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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,200.37, 4,416.44 and 1,874.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,200.37, 4,416.44 and 1,874.09 is: 2,586.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,200.37 : 4,416.44 = 1,874.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,200.37/4,416.44 = 1,874.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,200.37x = 4,416.44 × 1,874.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,200.37x = 8,276,806.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,276,806.04/3,200.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,586.20

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