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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,296.58, 4,549.28 and 1,804.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,296.58, 4,549.28 and 1,804.56 is: 2,490.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,296.58 : 4,549.28 = 1,804.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,296.58/4,549.28 = 1,804.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,296.58x = 4,549.28 × 1,804.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,296.58x = 8,209,439.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,209,439.69/3,296.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.29

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