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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.42, 4,553.31 and 1,807.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.42, 4,553.31 and 1,807.42 is: 2,494.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.42 : 4,553.31 = 1,807.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.42/4,553.31 = 1,807.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.42x = 4,553.31 × 1,807.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.42x = 8,229,743.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,229,743.56/3,299.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.30

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