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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.41, 4,350.31 and 1,807.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.41, 4,350.31 and 1,807.98 is: 2,495.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.41 : 4,350.31 = 1,807.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.41/4,350.31 = 1,807.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.41x = 4,350.31 × 1,807.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.41x = 7,865,255.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,865,255.70/3,152.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.00

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