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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,209.63, 4,429.35 and 1,812.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,209.63, 4,429.35 and 1,812.38 is: 2,501.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,209.63 : 4,429.35 = 1,812.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,209.63/4,429.35 = 1,812.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,209.63x = 4,429.35 × 1,812.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,209.63x = 8,027,643.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,027,643.21/3,209.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,501.12

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