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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,203.89, 4,421.59 and 1,877.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,203.89, 4,421.59 and 1,877.65 is: 2,591.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,203.89 : 4,421.59 = 1,877.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,203.89/4,421.59 = 1,877.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,203.89x = 4,421.59 × 1,877.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,203.89x = 8,302,182.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,302,182.72/3,203.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,591.28

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