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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,199.32, 4,413.74 and 1,940.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,199.32, 4,413.74 and 1,940.04 is: 2,676.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,199.32 : 4,413.74 = 1,940.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,199.32/4,413.74 = 1,940.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,199.32x = 4,413.74 × 1,940.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,199.32x = 8,562,832.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,562,832.15/3,199.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,676.45

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