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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,291.08, 4,541.40 and 1,799.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,291.08, 4,541.40 and 1,799.01 is: 2,482.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,291.08 : 4,541.40 = 1,799.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,291.08/4,541.40 = 1,799.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,291.08x = 4,541.40 × 1,799.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,291.08x = 8,170,024.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,170,024.01/3,291.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,482.48

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