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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.40, 4,553.19 and 1,807.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.40, 4,553.19 and 1,807.27 is: 2,494.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.40 : 4,553.19 = 1,807.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.40/4,553.19 = 1,807.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.40x = 4,553.19 × 1,807.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.40x = 8,228,832.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,228,832.31/3,299.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.04

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