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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,223.09, 4,446.85 and 1,806.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,223.09, 4,446.85 and 1,806.59 is: 2,492.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,223.09 : 4,446.85 = 1,806.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,223.09/4,446.85 = 1,806.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,223.09x = 4,446.85 × 1,806.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,223.09x = 8,033,607.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,033,607.99/3,223.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.52

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