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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.36, 4,547.61 and 1,803.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.36, 4,547.61 and 1,803.27 is: 2,488.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.36 : 4,547.61 = 1,803.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.36/4,547.61 = 1,803.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.36x = 4,547.61 × 1,803.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.36x = 8,200,559.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,200,559.67/3,295.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,488.52

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