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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,222.32, 4,446.91 and 1,805.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,222.32, 4,446.91 and 1,805.99 is: 2,492.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,222.32 : 4,446.91 = 1,805.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,222.32/4,446.91 = 1,805.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,222.32x = 4,446.91 × 1,805.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,222.32x = 8,031,074.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,031,074.99/3,222.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.33

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