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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,320.79, 4,582.59 and 1,808.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,320.79, 4,582.59 and 1,808.30 is: 2,495.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,320.79 : 4,582.59 = 1,808.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,320.79/4,582.59 = 1,808.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,320.79x = 4,582.59 × 1,808.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,320.79x = 8,286,674.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,286,674.58/3,320.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.39

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