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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,296.70, 4,549.35 and 1,804.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,296.70, 4,549.35 and 1,804.54 is: 2,490.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,296.70 : 4,549.35 = 1,804.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,296.70/4,549.35 = 1,804.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,296.70x = 4,549.35 × 1,804.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,296.70x = 8,209,484.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,209,484.05/3,296.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.22

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