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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,197.81, 4,412.98 and 1,800.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,197.81, 4,412.98 and 1,800.56 is: 2,484.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,197.81 : 4,412.98 = 1,800.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,197.81/4,412.98 = 1,800.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,197.81x = 4,412.98 × 1,800.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,197.81x = 7,945,848.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,945,848.55/3,197.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,484.78

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