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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,223.62, 4,448.40 and 1,807.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,223.62, 4,448.40 and 1,807.50 is: 2,494.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,223.62 : 4,448.40 = 1,807.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,223.62/4,448.40 = 1,807.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,223.62x = 4,448.40 × 1,807.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,223.62x = 8,040,483.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,040,483.00/3,223.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.24

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