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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.51, 4,547.80 and 1,803.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.51, 4,547.80 and 1,803.43 is: 2,488.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.51 : 4,547.80 = 1,803.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.51/4,547.80 = 1,803.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.51x = 4,547.80 × 1,803.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.51x = 8,201,638.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,201,638.95/3,295.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,488.73

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