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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,445.61, 5,169.36 and 1,803.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,445.61, 5,169.36 and 1,803.20 is: 2,705.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,445.61 : 5,169.36 = 1,803.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,445.61/5,169.36 = 1,803.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,445.61x = 5,169.36 × 1,803.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,445.61x = 9,321,389.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,321,389.95/3,445.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,705.29

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