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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,294.79, 4,546.71 and 1,802.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,294.79, 4,546.71 and 1,802.67 is: 2,487.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,294.79 : 4,546.71 = 1,802.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,294.79/4,546.71 = 1,802.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,294.79x = 4,546.71 × 1,802.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,294.79x = 8,196,217.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,196,217.72/3,294.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,487.63

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