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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,200.35, 4,415.71 and 1,803.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,200.35, 4,415.71 and 1,803.10 is: 2,487.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,200.35 : 4,415.71 = 1,803.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,200.35/4,415.71 = 1,803.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,200.35x = 4,415.71 × 1,803.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,200.35x = 7,961,966.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,961,966.70/3,200.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,487.84

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