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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,133.38, 4,323.69 and 1,807.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,133.38, 4,323.69 and 1,807.08 is: 2,493.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,133.38 : 4,323.69 = 1,807.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,133.38/4,323.69 = 1,807.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,133.38x = 4,323.69 × 1,807.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,133.38x = 7,813,253.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,813,253.73/3,133.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.55

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