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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.06, 4,549.77 and 1,804.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.06, 4,549.77 and 1,804.69 is: 2,490.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.06 : 4,549.77 = 1,804.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.06/4,549.77 = 1,804.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.06x = 4,549.77 × 1,804.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.06x = 8,210,930.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,210,930.11/3,297.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.38

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