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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.54, 4,553.37 and 1,807.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.54, 4,553.37 and 1,807.46 is: 2,494.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.54 : 4,553.37 = 1,807.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.54/4,553.37 = 1,807.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.54x = 4,553.37 × 1,807.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.54x = 8,230,011.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,230,011.37/3,299.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.29

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