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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,264.36, 4,898.97 and 1,803.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,264.36, 4,898.97 and 1,803.12 is: 2,706.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,264.36 : 4,898.97 = 1,803.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,264.36/4,898.97 = 1,803.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,264.36x = 4,898.97 × 1,803.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,264.36x = 8,833,430.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,833,430.79/3,264.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,706.02

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