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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,201.66, 4,419.28 and 1,875.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,201.66, 4,419.28 and 1,875.79 is: 2,589.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,201.66 : 4,419.28 = 1,875.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,201.66/4,419.28 = 1,875.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,201.66x = 4,419.28 × 1,875.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,201.66x = 8,289,638.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,289,638.55/3,201.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,589.17

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