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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.43, 4,550.58 and 1,805.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.43, 4,550.58 and 1,805.41 is: 2,491.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.43 : 4,550.58 = 1,805.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.43/4,550.58 = 1,805.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.43x = 4,550.58 × 1,805.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.43x = 8,215,662.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,215,662.64/3,297.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.54

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