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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,203.53, 4,421.03 and 1,806.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,203.53, 4,421.03 and 1,806.25 is: 2,492.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,203.53 : 4,421.03 = 1,806.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,203.53/4,421.03 = 1,806.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,203.53x = 4,421.03 × 1,806.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,203.53x = 7,985,476.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,985,476.41/3,203.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.71

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