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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,205.72, 4,423.12 and 1,879.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,205.72, 4,423.12 and 1,879.17 is: 2,592.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,205.72 : 4,423.12 = 1,879.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,205.72/4,423.12 = 1,879.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,205.72x = 4,423.12 × 1,879.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,205.72x = 8,311,794.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,311,794.85/3,205.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.80

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