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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,801.39, 3,867.98 and 1,807.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,801.39, 3,867.98 and 1,807.25 is: 2,495.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,801.39 : 3,867.98 = 1,807.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,801.39/3,867.98 = 1,807.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,801.39x = 3,867.98 × 1,807.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,801.39x = 6,990,378.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,990,378.48/2,801.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.33

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