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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,133.44, 4,324.12 and 1,807.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,133.44, 4,324.12 and 1,807.12 is: 2,493.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,133.44 : 4,324.12 = 1,807.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,133.44/4,324.12 = 1,807.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,133.44x = 4,324.12 × 1,807.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,133.44x = 7,814,203.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,814,203.73/3,133.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.81

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