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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.39, 4,419.34 and 1,805.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.39, 4,419.34 and 1,805.14 is: 2,491.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.39 : 4,419.34 = 1,805.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.39/4,419.34 = 1,805.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.39x = 4,419.34 × 1,805.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.39x = 7,977,518.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,977,518.38/3,202.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.11

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