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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.35, 4,543.31 and 1,800.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.35, 4,543.31 and 1,800.22 is: 2,484.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.35 : 4,543.31 = 1,800.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.35/4,543.31 = 1,800.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.35x = 4,543.31 × 1,800.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.35x = 8,178,925.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,178,925.81/3,292.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,484.22

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