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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,226.66, 4,452.71 and 1,810.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,226.66, 4,452.71 and 1,810.35 is: 2,498.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,226.66 : 4,452.71 = 1,810.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,226.66/4,452.71 = 1,810.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,226.66x = 4,452.71 × 1,810.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,226.66x = 8,060,954.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,060,954.50/3,226.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,498.24

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