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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.38, 4,422.85 and 1,807.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.38, 4,422.85 and 1,807.94 is: 2,495.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.38 : 4,422.85 = 1,807.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.38/4,422.85 = 1,807.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.38x = 4,422.85 × 1,807.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.38x = 7,996,247.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,996,247.43/3,204.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.41

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