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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,199.44, 4,414.62 and 1,940.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,199.44, 4,414.62 and 1,940.16 is: 2,677.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,199.44 : 4,414.62 = 1,940.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,199.44/4,414.62 = 1,940.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,199.44x = 4,414.62 × 1,940.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,199.44x = 8,565,069.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,565,069.14/3,199.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,677.05

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