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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.70, 4,553.58 and 1,807.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.70, 4,553.58 and 1,807.71 is: 2,494.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.70 : 4,553.58 = 1,807.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.70/4,553.58 = 1,807.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.70x = 4,553.58 × 1,807.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.70x = 8,231,552.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,231,552.10/3,299.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.64

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