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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.79, 4,548.00 and 1,803.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.79, 4,548.00 and 1,803.74 is: 2,489.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.79 : 4,548.00 = 1,803.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.79/4,548.00 = 1,803.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.79x = 4,548.00 × 1,803.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.79x = 8,203,383.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,203,383.40/3,295.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,489.05

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