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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.60, 4,548.06 and 1,803.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.60, 4,548.06 and 1,803.65 is: 2,489.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.60 : 4,548.06 = 1,803.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.60/4,548.06 = 1,803.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.60x = 4,548.06 × 1,803.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.60x = 8,203,085.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,203,085.68/3,295.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,489.10

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