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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,215.88, 4,438.91 and 1,871.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,215.88, 4,438.91 and 1,871.89 is: 2,583.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,215.88 : 4,438.91 = 1,871.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,215.88/4,438.91 = 1,871.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,215.88x = 4,438.91 × 1,871.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,215.88x = 8,309,119.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,309,119.69/3,215.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.78

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