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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,218.68, 4,441.80 and 1,802.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,218.68, 4,441.80 and 1,802.53 is: 2,487.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,218.68 : 4,441.80 = 1,802.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,218.68/4,441.80 = 1,802.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,218.68x = 4,441.80 × 1,802.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,218.68x = 8,006,477.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,006,477.75/3,218.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,487.50

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