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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,294.62, 4,546.55 and 1,802.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,294.62, 4,546.55 and 1,802.51 is: 2,487.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,294.62 : 4,546.55 = 1,802.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,294.62/4,546.55 = 1,802.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,294.62x = 4,546.55 × 1,802.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,294.62x = 8,195,179.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,195,179.11/3,294.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,487.45

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