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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,291.05, 4,541.46 and 1,798.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,291.05, 4,541.46 and 1,798.67 is: 2,482.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,291.05 : 4,541.46 = 1,798.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,291.05/4,541.46 = 1,798.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,291.05x = 4,541.46 × 1,798.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,291.05x = 8,168,565.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,168,565.15/3,291.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,482.06

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