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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,296.08, 4,548.52 and 1,804

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,296.08, 4,548.52 and 1,804 is: 2,489.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,296.08 : 4,548.52 = 1,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,296.08/4,548.52 = 1,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,296.08x = 4,548.52 × 1,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,296.08x = 8,205,530.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,205,530.08/3,296.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,489.48

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