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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,132.43, 4,322.74 and 1,806.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,132.43, 4,322.74 and 1,806.11 is: 2,492.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,132.43 : 4,322.74 = 1,806.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,132.43/4,322.74 = 1,806.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,132.43x = 4,322.74 × 1,806.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,132.43x = 7,807,343.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,807,343.94/3,132.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.42

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