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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.62, 4,451.16 and 1,809.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.62, 4,451.16 and 1,809.50 is: 2,497.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.62 : 4,451.16 = 1,809.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.62/4,451.16 = 1,809.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.62x = 4,451.16 × 1,809.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.62x = 8,054,374.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,054,374.02/3,225.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,497.00

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