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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.31, 4,421.95 and 1,807.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.31, 4,421.95 and 1,807.06 is: 2,493.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.31 : 4,421.95 = 1,807.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.31/4,421.95 = 1,807.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.31x = 4,421.95 × 1,807.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.31x = 7,990,728.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,990,728.97/3,204.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.74

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