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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,206.46, 4,424.74 and 1,809.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,206.46, 4,424.74 and 1,809.12 is: 2,496.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,206.46 : 4,424.74 = 1,809.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,206.46/4,424.74 = 1,809.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,206.46x = 4,424.74 × 1,809.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,206.46x = 8,004,885.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,004,885.63/3,206.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,496.49

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