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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.94, 4,548.19 and 1,803.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.94, 4,548.19 and 1,803.56 is: 2,488.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.94 : 4,548.19 = 1,803.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.94/4,548.19 = 1,803.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.94x = 4,548.19 × 1,803.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.94x = 8,202,933.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,202,933.56/3,295.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,488.80

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