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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.71, 4,544.04 and 1,800.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.71, 4,544.04 and 1,800.73 is: 2,485.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.71 : 4,544.04 = 1,800.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.71/4,544.04 = 1,800.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.71x = 4,544.04 × 1,800.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.71x = 8,182,589.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,182,589.15/3,292.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,485.06

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