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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,201.93, 4,417.14 and 1,874.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,201.93, 4,417.14 and 1,874.82 is: 2,586.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,201.93 : 4,417.14 = 1,874.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,201.93/4,417.14 = 1,874.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,201.93x = 4,417.14 × 1,874.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,201.93x = 8,281,342.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,281,342.41/3,201.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,586.36

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