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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,209.19, 4,427.41 and 1,882.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,209.19, 4,427.41 and 1,882.41 is: 2,596.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,209.19 : 4,427.41 = 1,882.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,209.19/4,427.41 = 1,882.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,209.19x = 4,427.41 × 1,882.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,209.19x = 8,334,200.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,334,200.86/3,209.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,596.98

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