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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,206.42, 4,424.82 and 1,809.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,206.42, 4,424.82 and 1,809.18 is: 2,496.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,206.42 : 4,424.82 = 1,809.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,206.42/4,424.82 = 1,809.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,206.42x = 4,424.82 × 1,809.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,206.42x = 8,005,295.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,005,295.85/3,206.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,496.65

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