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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,223.45, 4,448.58 and 1,807.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,223.45, 4,448.58 and 1,807.23 is: 2,494.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,223.45 : 4,448.58 = 1,807.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,223.45/4,448.58 = 1,807.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,223.45x = 4,448.58 × 1,807.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,223.45x = 8,039,617.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,039,617.14/3,223.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.11

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