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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,259.52, 4,498.06 and 1,804.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,259.52, 4,498.06 and 1,804.25 is: 2,489.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,259.52 : 4,498.06 = 1,804.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,259.52/4,498.06 = 1,804.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,259.52x = 4,498.06 × 1,804.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,259.52x = 8,115,641.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,115,641.62/3,259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,489.83

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