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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.78, 4,419.96 and 1,805.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.78, 4,419.96 and 1,805.50 is: 2,491.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.78 : 4,419.96 = 1,805.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.78/4,419.96 = 1,805.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.78x = 4,419.96 × 1,805.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.78x = 7,980,237.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,980,237.78/3,202.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.66

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