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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.61, 4,477.43 and 1,808.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.61, 4,477.43 and 1,808.93 is: 2,496.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.61 : 4,477.43 = 1,808.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.61/4,477.43 = 1,808.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.61x = 4,477.43 × 1,808.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.61x = 8,099,362.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,099,362.99/3,244.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,496.25

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