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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,319.62, 4,580.91 and 1,807.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,319.62, 4,580.91 and 1,807.13 is: 2,493.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,319.62 : 4,580.91 = 1,807.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,319.62/4,580.91 = 1,807.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,319.62x = 4,580.91 × 1,807.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,319.62x = 8,278,276.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,278,276.98/3,319.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.74

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