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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.72, 4,553.49 and 1,807.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.72, 4,553.49 and 1,807.65 is: 2,494.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.72 : 4,553.49 = 1,807.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.72/4,553.49 = 1,807.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.72x = 4,553.49 × 1,807.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.72x = 8,231,132.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,231,132.10/3,299.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.49

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