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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,200.49, 4,417.02 and 1,874.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,200.49, 4,417.02 and 1,874.16 is: 2,586.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,200.49 : 4,417.02 = 1,874.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,200.49/4,417.02 = 1,874.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,200.49x = 4,417.02 × 1,874.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,200.49x = 8,278,202.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,278,202.20/3,200.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,586.54

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