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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,205.75, 4,424.07 and 1,808.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,205.75, 4,424.07 and 1,808.50 is: 2,495.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,205.75 : 4,424.07 = 1,808.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,205.75/4,424.07 = 1,808.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,205.75x = 4,424.07 × 1,808.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,205.75x = 8,000,930.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,000,930.60/3,205.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.81

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