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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,291.89, 4,542.96 and 1,799.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,291.89, 4,542.96 and 1,799.87 is: 2,483.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,291.89 : 4,542.96 = 1,799.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,291.89/4,542.96 = 1,799.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,291.89x = 4,542.96 × 1,799.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,291.89x = 8,176,741.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,176,741.94/3,291.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,483.90

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