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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,290.55, 4,540.89 and 1,798.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,290.55, 4,540.89 and 1,798.43 is: 2,481.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,290.55 : 4,540.89 = 1,798.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,290.55/4,540.89 = 1,798.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,290.55x = 4,540.89 × 1,798.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,290.55x = 8,166,472.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,166,472.80/3,290.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,481.80

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