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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.39, 4,547.68 and 1,803.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.39, 4,547.68 and 1,803.28 is: 2,488.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.39 : 4,547.68 = 1,803.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.39/4,547.68 = 1,803.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.39x = 4,547.68 × 1,803.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.39x = 8,200,730.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,200,730.15/3,295.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,488.54

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