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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,205.26, 4,423.05 and 1,807.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,205.26, 4,423.05 and 1,807.74 is: 2,494.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,205.26 : 4,423.05 = 1,807.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,205.26/4,423.05 = 1,807.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,205.26x = 4,423.05 × 1,807.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,205.26x = 7,995,724.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,995,724.41/3,205.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.56

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