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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,132.72, 4,322.16 and 1,806.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,132.72, 4,322.16 and 1,806.24 is: 2,492.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,132.72 : 4,322.16 = 1,806.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,132.72/4,322.16 = 1,806.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,132.72x = 4,322.16 × 1,806.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,132.72x = 7,806,858.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,806,858.28/3,132.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.04

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