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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,208.36, 4,427.91 and 1,811

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,208.36, 4,427.91 and 1,811 is: 2,499.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,208.36 : 4,427.91 = 1,811 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,208.36/4,427.91 = 1,811/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,208.36x = 4,427.91 × 1,811
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,208.36x = 8,018,935.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,018,935.96/3,208.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,499.39

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