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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.09, 4,421.48 and 1,806.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.09, 4,421.48 and 1,806.75 is: 2,493.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.09 : 4,421.48 = 1,806.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.09/4,421.48 = 1,806.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.09x = 4,421.48 × 1,806.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.09x = 7,988,499.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,988,499.96/3,204.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.22

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