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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,221.47, 4,445.58 and 1,805.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,221.47, 4,445.58 and 1,805.29 is: 2,491.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,221.47 : 4,445.58 = 1,805.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,221.47/4,445.58 = 1,805.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,221.47x = 4,445.58 × 1,805.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,221.47x = 8,025,556.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,025,556.77/3,221.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.27

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