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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.78, 4,422.72 and 1,807.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.78, 4,422.72 and 1,807.50 is: 2,494.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.78 : 4,422.72 = 1,807.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.78/4,422.72 = 1,807.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.78x = 4,422.72 × 1,807.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.78x = 7,994,066.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,994,066.40/3,204.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.42

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