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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.97, 4,544.27 and 1,800.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.97, 4,544.27 and 1,800.86 is: 2,485.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.97 : 4,544.27 = 1,800.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.97/4,544.27 = 1,800.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.97x = 4,544.27 × 1,800.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.97x = 8,183,609.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,183,609.94/3,292.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,485.17

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