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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.08, 4,549.90 and 1,805

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.08, 4,549.90 and 1,805 is: 2,490.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.08 : 4,549.90 = 1,805 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.08/4,549.90 = 1,805/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.08x = 4,549.90 × 1,805
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.08x = 8,212,569.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,212,569.50/3,297.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.86

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