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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.58, 4,419.50 and 1,805.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.58, 4,419.50 and 1,805.33 is: 2,491.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.58 : 4,419.50 = 1,805.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.58/4,419.50 = 1,805.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.58x = 4,419.50 × 1,805.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.58x = 7,978,624.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,978,624.81/3,202.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.32

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