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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,200.43, 4,414.82 and 1,873.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,200.43, 4,414.82 and 1,873.88 is: 2,584.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,200.43 : 4,414.82 = 1,873.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,200.43/4,414.82 = 1,873.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,200.43x = 4,414.82 × 1,873.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,200.43x = 8,272,811.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,272,811.46/3,200.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,584.91

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