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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,198.74, 4,414.08 and 2,062.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,198.74, 4,414.08 and 2,062.41 is: 2,846.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,198.74 : 4,414.08 = 2,062.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,198.74/4,414.08 = 2,062.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,198.74x = 4,414.08 × 2,062.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,198.74x = 9,103,642.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,103,642.73/3,198.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,846.01

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