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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,210.72, 4,430.88 and 1,813.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,210.72, 4,430.88 and 1,813.44 is: 2,502.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,210.72 : 4,430.88 = 1,813.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,210.72/4,430.88 = 1,813.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,210.72x = 4,430.88 × 1,813.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,210.72x = 8,035,135.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,035,135.03/3,210.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502.60

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