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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,211.50, 4,430.49 and 1,867.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,211.50, 4,430.49 and 1,867.02 is: 2,575.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,211.50 : 4,430.49 = 1,867.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,211.50/4,430.49 = 1,867.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,211.50x = 4,430.49 × 1,867.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,211.50x = 8,271,813.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,271,813.44/3,211.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,575.69

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