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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,226.22, 4,451.90 and 1,790.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,226.22, 4,451.90 and 1,790.62 is: 2,470.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,226.22 : 4,451.90 = 1,790.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,226.22/4,451.90 = 1,790.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,226.22x = 4,451.90 × 1,790.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,226.22x = 7,971,661.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,971,661.18/3,226.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,470.90

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