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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.87, 4,548.28 and 1,803.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.87, 4,548.28 and 1,803.76 is: 2,489.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.87 : 4,548.28 = 1,803.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.87/4,548.28 = 1,803.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.87x = 4,548.28 × 1,803.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.87x = 8,204,005.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,204,005.53/3,295.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,489.18

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