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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,222.66, 4,447.63 and 1,806.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,222.66, 4,447.63 and 1,806.58 is: 2,493.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,222.66 : 4,447.63 = 1,806.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,222.66/4,447.63 = 1,806.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,222.66x = 4,447.63 × 1,806.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,222.66x = 8,034,968.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,034,968.13/3,222.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.27

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