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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,210.03, 4,429.49 and 1,812.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,210.03, 4,429.49 and 1,812.78 is: 2,501.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,210.03 : 4,429.49 = 1,812.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,210.03/4,429.49 = 1,812.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,210.03x = 4,429.49 × 1,812.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,210.03x = 8,029,681.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,029,681.82/3,210.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,501.44

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