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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,199, 4,414.62 and 1,801.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,199, 4,414.62 and 1,801.78 is: 2,486.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,199 : 4,414.62 = 1,801.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,199/4,414.62 = 1,801.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,199x = 4,414.62 × 1,801.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,199x = 7,954,174.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,954,174.02/3,199
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,486.46

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