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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,504.41, 8,257.28 and 1,807.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,504.41, 8,257.28 and 1,807.07 is: 2,710.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,504.41 : 8,257.28 = 1,807.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,504.41/8,257.28 = 1,807.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,504.41x = 8,257.28 × 1,807.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,504.41x = 14,921,432.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,921,432.65/5,504.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,710.81

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