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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.86, 4,451.46 and 1,809.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.86, 4,451.46 and 1,809.44 is: 2,496.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.86 : 4,451.46 = 1,809.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.86/4,451.46 = 1,809.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.86x = 4,451.46 × 1,809.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.86x = 8,054,649.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,054,649.78/3,225.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,496.90

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