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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,212.49, 4,433.65 and 1,886.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,212.49, 4,433.65 and 1,886.31 is: 2,603.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,212.49 : 4,433.65 = 1,886.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,212.49/4,433.65 = 1,886.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,212.49x = 4,433.65 × 1,886.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,212.49x = 8,363,238.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,363,238.33/3,212.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,603.35

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