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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,213.68, 4,435.82 and 1,869.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,213.68, 4,435.82 and 1,869.61 is: 2,580.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,213.68 : 4,435.82 = 1,869.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,213.68/4,435.82 = 1,869.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,213.68x = 4,435.82 × 1,869.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,213.68x = 8,293,253.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,293,253.43/3,213.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.61

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