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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.53, 4,419.37 and 1,876.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.53, 4,419.37 and 1,876.20 is: 2,589.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.53 : 4,419.37 = 1,876.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.53/4,419.37 = 1,876.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.53x = 4,419.37 × 1,876.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.53x = 8,291,621.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,291,621.99/3,202.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,589.08

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