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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,199.60, 4,414.68 and 1,802.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,199.60, 4,414.68 and 1,802.35 is: 2,486.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,199.60 : 4,414.68 = 1,802.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,199.60/4,414.68 = 1,802.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,199.60x = 4,414.68 × 1,802.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,199.60x = 7,956,798.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,956,798.50/3,199.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,486.81

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