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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,205.39, 4,421.64 and 1,878.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,205.39, 4,421.64 and 1,878.82 is: 2,591.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,205.39 : 4,421.64 = 1,878.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,205.39/4,421.64 = 1,878.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,205.39x = 4,421.64 × 1,878.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,205.39x = 8,307,465.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,307,465.66/3,205.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,591.72

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