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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.93, 4,553.89 and 1,807.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.93, 4,553.89 and 1,807.85 is: 2,494.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.93 : 4,553.89 = 1,807.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.93/4,553.89 = 1,807.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.93x = 4,553.89 × 1,807.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.93x = 8,232,727.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,232,727.27/3,299.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.82

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