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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.46, 4,543.62 and 1,800.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.46, 4,543.62 and 1,800.35 is: 2,484.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.46 : 4,543.62 = 1,800.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.46/4,543.62 = 1,800.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.46x = 4,543.62 × 1,800.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.46x = 8,180,106.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,180,106.27/3,292.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,484.50

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