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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.93, 4,451.40 and 1,809.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.93, 4,451.40 and 1,809.69 is: 2,497.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.93 : 4,451.40 = 1,809.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.93/4,451.40 = 1,809.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.93x = 4,451.40 × 1,809.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.93x = 8,055,654.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,055,654.07/3,225.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,497.16

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