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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,200.62, 4,801.58 and 1,814.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,200.62, 4,801.58 and 1,814.57 is: 2,722.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,200.62 : 4,801.58 = 1,814.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,200.62/4,801.58 = 1,814.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,200.62x = 4,801.58 × 1,814.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,200.62x = 8,712,803.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,712,803.02/3,200.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,722.22

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