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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,228.07, 4,454.77 and 1,812.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,228.07, 4,454.77 and 1,812.06 is: 2,500.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,228.07 : 4,454.77 = 1,812.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,228.07/4,454.77 = 1,812.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,228.07x = 4,454.77 × 1,812.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,228.07x = 8,072,315.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,072,315.06/3,228.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,500.66

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