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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.78, 4,451.18 and 1,809.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.78, 4,451.18 and 1,809.34 is: 2,496.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.78 : 4,451.18 = 1,809.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.78/4,451.18 = 1,809.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.78x = 4,451.18 × 1,809.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.78x = 8,053,677.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,053,677.85/3,225.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,496.66

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