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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.91, 4,553.82 and 1,807.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.91, 4,553.82 and 1,807.82 is: 2,494.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.91 : 4,553.82 = 1,807.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.91/4,553.82 = 1,807.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.91x = 4,553.82 × 1,807.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.91x = 8,232,481.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,232,481.18/3,299.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.76

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