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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.08, 4,549.83 and 1,804.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.08, 4,549.83 and 1,804.95 is: 2,490.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.08 : 4,549.83 = 1,804.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.08/4,549.83 = 1,804.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.08x = 4,549.83 × 1,804.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.08x = 8,212,215.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,212,215.66/3,297.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.75

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