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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.36, 4,350.27 and 1,808.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.36, 4,350.27 and 1,808.02 is: 2,495.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.36 : 4,350.27 = 1,808.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.36/4,350.27 = 1,808.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.36x = 4,350.27 × 1,808.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.36x = 7,865,372.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,865,372.87/3,152.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.08

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