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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,206.07, 4,424.46 and 1,879.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,206.07, 4,424.46 and 1,879.83 is: 2,594.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,206.07 : 4,424.46 = 1,879.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,206.07/4,424.46 = 1,879.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,206.07x = 4,424.46 × 1,879.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,206.07x = 8,317,232.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,317,232.64/3,206.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.21

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