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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,133.46, 4,323.20 and 1,806.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,133.46, 4,323.20 and 1,806.99 is: 2,493.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,133.46 : 4,323.20 = 1,806.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,133.46/4,323.20 = 1,806.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,133.46x = 4,323.20 × 1,806.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,133.46x = 7,811,970.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,811,970.13/3,133.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.09

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