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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,208.73, 4,428.59 and 1,864.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,208.73, 4,428.59 and 1,864.13 is: 2,572.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,208.73 : 4,428.59 = 1,864.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,208.73/4,428.59 = 1,864.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,208.73x = 4,428.59 × 1,864.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,208.73x = 8,255,436.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,255,436.01/3,208.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,572.81

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