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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,217.94, 4,440.98 and 1,801.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,217.94, 4,440.98 and 1,801.76 is: 2,486.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,217.94 : 4,440.98 = 1,801.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,217.94/4,440.98 = 1,801.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,217.94x = 4,440.98 × 1,801.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,217.94x = 8,001,580.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,001,580.12/3,217.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,486.55

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