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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,199.67, 4,415.40 and 1,873.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,199.67, 4,415.40 and 1,873.50 is: 2,585.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,199.67 : 4,415.40 = 1,873.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,199.67/4,415.40 = 1,873.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,199.67x = 4,415.40 × 1,873.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,199.67x = 8,272,251.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,272,251.90/3,199.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.35

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