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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.01, 4,546.94 and 1,802.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.01, 4,546.94 and 1,802.93 is: 2,487.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.01 : 4,546.94 = 1,802.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.01/4,546.94 = 1,802.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.01x = 4,546.94 × 1,802.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.01x = 8,197,782.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,197,782.78/3,295.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,487.94

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