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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.30, 2,821.32 and 1,807.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.30, 2,821.32 and 1,807.56 is: 2,495.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.30 : 2,821.32 = 1,807.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.30/2,821.32 = 1,807.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.30x = 2,821.32 × 1,807.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.30x = 5,099,705.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,099,705.18/2,043.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.82

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