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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,222.71, 4,447.08 and 1,806.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,222.71, 4,447.08 and 1,806.19 is: 2,492.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,222.71 : 4,447.08 = 1,806.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,222.71/4,447.08 = 1,806.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,222.71x = 4,447.08 × 1,806.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,222.71x = 8,032,262.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,032,262.39/3,222.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.39

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