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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.34, 4,547.52 and 1,803.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.34, 4,547.52 and 1,803.32 is: 2,488.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.34 : 4,547.52 = 1,803.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.34/4,547.52 = 1,803.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.34x = 4,547.52 × 1,803.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.34x = 8,200,633.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,200,633.77/3,295.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,488.55

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