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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.56, 4,419.66 and 1,805.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.56, 4,419.66 and 1,805.28 is: 2,491.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.56 : 4,419.66 = 1,805.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.56/4,419.66 = 1,805.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.56x = 4,419.66 × 1,805.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.56x = 7,978,723.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,978,723.80/3,202.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.36

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