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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.66, 4,553.58 and 1,807.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.66, 4,553.58 and 1,807.72 is: 2,494.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.66 : 4,553.58 = 1,807.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.66/4,553.58 = 1,807.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.66x = 4,553.58 × 1,807.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.66x = 8,231,586.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,231,586.25/3,299.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.68

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