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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.99, 4,451.61 and 1,809.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.99, 4,451.61 and 1,809.42 is: 2,496.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.99 : 4,451.61 = 1,809.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.99/4,451.61 = 1,809.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.99x = 4,451.61 × 1,809.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.99x = 8,054,832.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,054,832.17/3,225.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,496.86

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