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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.68, 4,553.63 and 1,807.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.68, 4,553.63 and 1,807.66 is: 2,494.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.68 : 4,553.63 = 1,807.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.68/4,553.63 = 1,807.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.68x = 4,553.63 × 1,807.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.68x = 8,231,414.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,231,414.81/3,299.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.61

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