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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.31, 4,550.28 and 1,805.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.31, 4,550.28 and 1,805.32 is: 2,491.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.31 : 4,550.28 = 1,805.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.31/4,550.28 = 1,805.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.31x = 4,550.28 × 1,805.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.31x = 8,214,706.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,214,706.44/3,297.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.34

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