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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,214.72, 4,436.40 and 1,817.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,214.72, 4,436.40 and 1,817.44 is: 2,508.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,214.72 : 4,436.40 = 1,817.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,214.72/4,436.40 = 1,817.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,214.72x = 4,436.40 × 1,817.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,214.72x = 8,062,890.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,062,890.82/3,214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,508.12

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