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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.31, 4,420.40 and 1,876.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.31, 4,420.40 and 1,876.02 is: 2,589.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.31 : 4,420.40 = 1,876.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.31/4,420.40 = 1,876.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.31x = 4,420.40 × 1,876.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.31x = 8,292,749.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,292,749.43/3,202.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,589.62

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