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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,264.52, 4,897.50 and 1,802.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,264.52, 4,897.50 and 1,802.92 is: 2,704.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,264.52 : 4,897.50 = 1,802.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,264.52/4,897.50 = 1,802.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,264.52x = 4,897.50 × 1,802.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,264.52x = 8,829,800.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,829,800.70/3,264.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,704.78

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