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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.93, 4,420.25 and 1,805.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.93, 4,420.25 and 1,805.77 is: 2,492.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.93 : 4,420.25 = 1,805.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.93/4,420.25 = 1,805.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.93x = 4,420.25 × 1,805.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.93x = 7,981,954.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,981,954.84/3,202.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.08

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