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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,199.77, 4,415.18 and 1,873.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,199.77, 4,415.18 and 1,873.26 is: 2,584.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,199.77 : 4,415.18 = 1,873.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,199.77/4,415.18 = 1,873.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,199.77x = 4,415.18 × 1,873.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,199.77x = 8,270,770.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,270,770.72/3,199.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,584.80

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