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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,132.42, 4,323.96 and 1,807.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,132.42, 4,323.96 and 1,807.26 is: 2,494.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,132.42 : 4,323.96 = 1,807.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,132.42/4,323.96 = 1,807.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,132.42x = 4,323.96 × 1,807.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,132.42x = 7,814,519.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,814,519.95/3,132.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.72

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