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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,214.49, 4,436.57 and 1,870.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,214.49, 4,436.57 and 1,870.27 is: 2,581.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,214.49 : 4,436.57 = 1,870.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,214.49/4,436.57 = 1,870.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,214.49x = 4,436.57 × 1,870.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,214.49x = 8,297,602.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,297,602.31/3,214.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.32

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