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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,203.31, 4,420.57 and 1,806.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,203.31, 4,420.57 and 1,806.06 is: 2,492.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,203.31 : 4,420.57 = 1,806.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,203.31/4,420.57 = 1,806.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,203.31x = 4,420.57 × 1,806.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,203.31x = 7,983,814.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,983,814.65/3,203.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.36

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