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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.94, 4,544.26 and 1,800.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.94, 4,544.26 and 1,800.86 is: 2,485.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.94 : 4,544.26 = 1,800.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.94/4,544.26 = 1,800.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.94x = 4,544.26 × 1,800.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.94x = 8,183,576.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,183,576.06/3,292.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,485.19

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