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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.83, 4,544.24 and 1,800.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.83, 4,544.24 and 1,800.86 is: 2,485.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.83 : 4,544.24 = 1,800.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.83/4,544.24 = 1,800.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.83x = 4,544.24 × 1,800.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.83x = 8,183,540.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,183,540.05/3,292.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,485.26

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