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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.97, 4,452.06 and 1,809.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.97, 4,452.06 and 1,809.82 is: 2,497.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.97 : 4,452.06 = 1,809.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.97/4,452.06 = 1,809.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.97x = 4,452.06 × 1,809.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.97x = 8,057,427.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,057,427.23/3,225.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,497.68

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