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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.73, 4,548.08 and 1,803.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.73, 4,548.08 and 1,803.63 is: 2,488.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.73 : 4,548.08 = 1,803.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.73/4,548.08 = 1,803.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.73x = 4,548.08 × 1,803.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.73x = 8,203,044.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,203,044.51/3,295.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,488.99

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