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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,209, 4,430.58 and 1,969.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,209, 4,430.58 and 1,969.16 is: 2,718.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,209 : 4,430.58 = 1,969.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,209/4,430.58 = 1,969.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,209x = 4,430.58 × 1,969.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,209x = 8,724,520.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,724,520.91/3,209
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,718.77

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