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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,132.78, 4,323.69 and 1,806.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,132.78, 4,323.69 and 1,806.22 is: 2,492.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,132.78 : 4,323.69 = 1,806.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,132.78/4,323.69 = 1,806.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,132.78x = 4,323.69 × 1,806.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,132.78x = 7,809,535.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,809,535.35/3,132.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.85

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