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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.39, 4,346.27 and 1,805.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.39, 4,346.27 and 1,805.21 is: 2,491.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.39 : 4,346.27 = 1,805.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.39/4,346.27 = 1,805.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.39x = 4,346.27 × 1,805.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.39x = 7,845,930.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,845,930.07/3,149.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.25

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