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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,209.67, 4,430.40 and 1,883.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,209.67, 4,430.40 and 1,883.34 is: 2,599.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,209.67 : 4,430.40 = 1,883.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,209.67/4,430.40 = 1,883.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,209.67x = 4,430.40 × 1,883.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,209.67x = 8,343,959.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,343,959.09/3,209.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,599.63

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