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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.78, 5,040.49 and 1,803.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.78, 5,040.49 and 1,803.99 is: 2,703.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.78 : 5,040.49 = 1,803.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.78/5,040.49 = 1,803.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.78x = 5,040.49 × 1,803.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.78x = 9,092,993.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,092,993.56/3,363.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,703.21

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