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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,199.50, 4,415.36 and 1,802.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,199.50, 4,415.36 and 1,802.25 is: 2,487.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,199.50 : 4,415.36 = 1,802.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,199.50/4,415.36 = 1,802.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,199.50x = 4,415.36 × 1,802.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,199.50x = 7,957,573.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,957,573.55/3,199.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,487.13

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