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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.33, 4,553.08 and 1,807.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.33, 4,553.08 and 1,807.30 is: 2,494.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.33 : 4,553.08 = 1,807.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.33/4,553.08 = 1,807.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.33x = 4,553.08 × 1,807.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.33x = 8,228,798.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,228,798.56/3,299.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.08

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