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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,206.83, 4,424.44 and 1,879.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,206.83, 4,424.44 and 1,879.60 is: 2,593.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,206.83 : 4,424.44 = 1,879.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,206.83/4,424.44 = 1,879.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,206.83x = 4,424.44 × 1,879.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,206.83x = 8,316,177.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,316,177.42/3,206.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,593.27

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