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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,296.62, 4,549.31 and 1,804.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,296.62, 4,549.31 and 1,804.51 is: 2,490.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,296.62 : 4,549.31 = 1,804.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,296.62/4,549.31 = 1,804.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,296.62x = 4,549.31 × 1,804.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,296.62x = 8,209,275.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,209,275.39/3,296.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.21

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