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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.66, 4,449.51 and 1,981.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.66, 4,449.51 and 1,981.50 is: 2,733.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.66 : 4,449.51 = 1,981.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.66/4,449.51 = 1,981.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.66x = 4,449.51 × 1,981.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.66x = 8,816,704.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,816,704.07/3,225.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,733.30

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