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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,133.83, 4,323.71 and 1,807.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,133.83, 4,323.71 and 1,807.36 is: 2,493.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,133.83 : 4,323.71 = 1,807.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,133.83/4,323.71 = 1,807.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,133.83x = 4,323.71 × 1,807.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,133.83x = 7,814,494.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,814,494.21/3,133.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.59

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