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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,203, 4,420.16 and 1,961

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,203, 4,420.16 and 1,961 is: 2,706.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,203 : 4,420.16 = 1,961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,203/4,420.16 = 1,961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,203x = 4,420.16 × 1,961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,203x = 8,667,933.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,667,933.76/3,203
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,706.19

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