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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,222.58, 4,447.38 and 1,806.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,222.58, 4,447.38 and 1,806.39 is: 2,492.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,222.58 : 4,447.38 = 1,806.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,222.58/4,447.38 = 1,806.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,222.58x = 4,447.38 × 1,806.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,222.58x = 8,033,702.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,033,702.76/3,222.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.94

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