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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,291.37, 4,542.06 and 1,799.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,291.37, 4,542.06 and 1,799.28 is: 2,482.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,291.37 : 4,542.06 = 1,799.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,291.37/4,542.06 = 1,799.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,291.37x = 4,542.06 × 1,799.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,291.37x = 8,172,437.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,172,437.72/3,291.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,482.99

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