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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.28, 4,543.46 and 1,800.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.28, 4,543.46 and 1,800.29 is: 2,484.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.28 : 4,543.46 = 1,800.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.28/4,543.46 = 1,800.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.28x = 4,543.46 × 1,800.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.28x = 8,179,554.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,179,554.71/3,292.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,484.47

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