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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,223.66, 4,448.42 and 1,807.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,223.66, 4,448.42 and 1,807.30 is: 2,493.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,223.66 : 4,448.42 = 1,807.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,223.66/4,448.42 = 1,807.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,223.66x = 4,448.42 × 1,807.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,223.66x = 8,039,629.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,039,629.47/3,223.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.94

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