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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.42, 4,547.77 and 1,803.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.42, 4,547.77 and 1,803.42 is: 2,488.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.42 : 4,547.77 = 1,803.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.42/4,547.77 = 1,803.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.42x = 4,547.77 × 1,803.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.42x = 8,201,539.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,201,539.37/3,295.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,488.77

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