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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.30, 3,867.77 and 1,808.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.30, 3,867.77 and 1,808.20 is: 2,494.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.30 : 3,867.77 = 1,808.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.30/3,867.77 = 1,808.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.30x = 3,867.77 × 1,808.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.30x = 6,993,692.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,993,692.67/2,803.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.81

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