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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,207.67, 4,425.65 and 1,881.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,207.67, 4,425.65 and 1,881.43 is: 2,595.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,207.67 : 4,425.65 = 1,881.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,207.67/4,425.65 = 1,881.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,207.67x = 4,425.65 × 1,881.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,207.67x = 8,326,541.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,326,541.27/3,207.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,595.82

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