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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.94, 4,548.41 and 1,803.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.94, 4,548.41 and 1,803.87 is: 2,489.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.94 : 4,548.41 = 1,803.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.94/4,548.41 = 1,803.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.94x = 4,548.41 × 1,803.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.94x = 8,204,740.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,204,740.35/3,295.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,489.35

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