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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.88, 4,548.35 and 1,803.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.88, 4,548.35 and 1,803.86 is: 2,489.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.88 : 4,548.35 = 1,803.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.88/4,548.35 = 1,803.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.88x = 4,548.35 × 1,803.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.88x = 8,204,554.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,204,554.87/3,295.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,489.34

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