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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,199.18, 4,413.09 and 1,872.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,199.18, 4,413.09 and 1,872.63 is: 2,583.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,199.18 : 4,413.09 = 1,872.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,199.18/4,413.09 = 1,872.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,199.18x = 4,413.09 × 1,872.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,199.18x = 8,264,072.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,264,072.19/3,199.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.18

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