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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,451.80, 5,179.24 and 1,807.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,451.80, 5,179.24 and 1,807.97 is: 2,712.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,451.80 : 5,179.24 = 1,807.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,451.80/5,179.24 = 1,807.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,451.80x = 5,179.24 × 1,807.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,451.80x = 9,363,886.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,363,886.91/3,451.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,712.75

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