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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,296.78, 4,549.56 and 1,804.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,296.78, 4,549.56 and 1,804.76 is: 2,490.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,296.78 : 4,549.56 = 1,804.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,296.78/4,549.56 = 1,804.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,296.78x = 4,549.56 × 1,804.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,296.78x = 8,210,863.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,210,863.91/3,296.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.57

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