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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,199.73, 4,415.70 and 1,874.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,199.73, 4,415.70 and 1,874.39 is: 2,586.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,199.73 : 4,415.70 = 1,874.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,199.73/4,415.70 = 1,874.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,199.73x = 4,415.70 × 1,874.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,199.73x = 8,276,734.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,276,734.55/3,199.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,586.70

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