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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.28, 4,421.42 and 1,806.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.28, 4,421.42 and 1,806.76 is: 2,493.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.28 : 4,421.42 = 1,806.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.28/4,421.42 = 1,806.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.28x = 4,421.42 × 1,806.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.28x = 7,988,444.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,988,444.80/3,204.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.05

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