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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,132.40, 4,323.12 and 1,806.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,132.40, 4,323.12 and 1,806.12 is: 2,492.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,132.40 : 4,323.12 = 1,806.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,132.40/4,323.12 = 1,806.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,132.40x = 4,323.12 × 1,806.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,132.40x = 7,808,073.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,808,073.49/3,132.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.68

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