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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.23, 3,906.94 and 1,808.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.23, 3,906.94 and 1,808.27 is: 2,494.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.23 : 3,906.94 = 1,808.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.23/3,906.94 = 1,808.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.23x = 3,906.94 × 1,808.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.23x = 7,064,773.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,064,773.82/2,832.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.43

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