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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.43, 4,419.36 and 1,876.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.43, 4,419.36 and 1,876.91 is: 2,590.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.43 : 4,419.36 = 1,876.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.43/4,419.36 = 1,876.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.43x = 4,419.36 × 1,876.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.43x = 8,294,718.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,294,718.88/3,202.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.14

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