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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.51, 4,553.32 and 1,807.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.51, 4,553.32 and 1,807.52 is: 2,494.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.51 : 4,553.32 = 1,807.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.51/4,553.32 = 1,807.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.51x = 4,553.32 × 1,807.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.51x = 8,230,223.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,230,223.83/3,299.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.38

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