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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,203.30, 4,420.97 and 1,878.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,203.30, 4,420.97 and 1,878.14 is: 2,592.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,203.30 : 4,420.97 = 1,878.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,203.30/4,420.97 = 1,878.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,203.30x = 4,420.97 × 1,878.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,203.30x = 8,303,169.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,303,169.10/3,203.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.07

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