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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,200.98, 4,416.96 and 1,874.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,200.98, 4,416.96 and 1,874.38 is: 2,586.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,200.98 : 4,416.96 = 1,874.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,200.98/4,416.96 = 1,874.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,200.98x = 4,416.96 × 1,874.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,200.98x = 8,279,061.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,279,061.48/3,200.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,586.41

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