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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,205.56, 4,423.62 and 1,808.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,205.56, 4,423.62 and 1,808.34 is: 2,495.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,205.56 : 4,423.62 = 1,808.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,205.56/4,423.62 = 1,808.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,205.56x = 4,423.62 × 1,808.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,205.56x = 7,999,408.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,999,408.99/3,205.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.48

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