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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.94, 4,422.82 and 1,807.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.94, 4,422.82 and 1,807.69 is: 2,494.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.94 : 4,422.82 = 1,807.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.94/4,422.82 = 1,807.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.94x = 4,422.82 × 1,807.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.94x = 7,995,087.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,995,087.49/3,204.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.61

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