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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.87, 4,553.80 and 1,807.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.87, 4,553.80 and 1,807.80 is: 2,494.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.87 : 4,553.80 = 1,807.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.87/4,553.80 = 1,807.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.87x = 4,553.80 × 1,807.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.87x = 8,232,344.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,232,344.82/3,299.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.75

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