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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.66, 4,547.76 and 1,803.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.66, 4,547.76 and 1,803.54 is: 2,488.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.66 : 4,547.76 = 1,803.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.66/4,547.76 = 1,803.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.66x = 4,547.76 × 1,803.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.66x = 8,202,067.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,202,067.07/3,295.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,488.75

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