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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,212.80, 4,433.52 and 1,868.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,212.80, 4,433.52 and 1,868.46 is: 2,578.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,212.80 : 4,433.52 = 1,868.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,212.80/4,433.52 = 1,868.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,212.80x = 4,433.52 × 1,868.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,212.80x = 8,283,854.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,283,854.78/3,212.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,578.39

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