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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,132.97, 4,322.51 and 1,806.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,132.97, 4,322.51 and 1,806.49 is: 2,492.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,132.97 : 4,322.51 = 1,806.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,132.97/4,322.51 = 1,806.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,132.97x = 4,322.51 × 1,806.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,132.97x = 7,808,540.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,808,540.44/3,132.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.38

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