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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,200.94, 4,417.30 and 1,803.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,200.94, 4,417.30 and 1,803.69 is: 2,489.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,200.94 : 4,417.30 = 1,803.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,200.94/4,417.30 = 1,803.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,200.94x = 4,417.30 × 1,803.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,200.94x = 7,967,430.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,967,430.82/3,200.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,489.09

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