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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,296.63, 4,549.29 and 1,804.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,296.63, 4,549.29 and 1,804.52 is: 2,490.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,296.63 : 4,549.29 = 1,804.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,296.63/4,549.29 = 1,804.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,296.63x = 4,549.29 × 1,804.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,296.63x = 8,209,284.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,209,284.79/3,296.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.21

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