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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.49, 4,547.91 and 1,803.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.49, 4,547.91 and 1,803.33 is: 2,488.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.49 : 4,547.91 = 1,803.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.49/4,547.91 = 1,803.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.49x = 4,547.91 × 1,803.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.49x = 8,201,389.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,201,389.30/3,295.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,488.67

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