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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.80, 4,419.87 and 1,876.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.80, 4,419.87 and 1,876.24 is: 2,589.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.80 : 4,419.87 = 1,876.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.80/4,419.87 = 1,876.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.80x = 4,419.87 × 1,876.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.80x = 8,292,736.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,292,736.89/3,202.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,589.21

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