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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,065.67, 4,232.07 and 1,806.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,065.67, 4,232.07 and 1,806.33 is: 2,493.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,065.67 : 4,232.07 = 1,806.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,065.67/4,232.07 = 1,806.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,065.67x = 4,232.07 × 1,806.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,065.67x = 7,644,515.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,644,515.00/3,065.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.59

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