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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.89, 4,548.15 and 1,803.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.89, 4,548.15 and 1,803.51 is: 2,488.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.89 : 4,548.15 = 1,803.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.89/4,548.15 = 1,803.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.89x = 4,548.15 × 1,803.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.89x = 8,202,634.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,202,634.01/3,295.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,488.75

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