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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.62, 4,550.73 and 1,805.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.62, 4,550.73 and 1,805.56 is: 2,491.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.62 : 4,550.73 = 1,805.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.62/4,550.73 = 1,805.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.62x = 4,550.73 × 1,805.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.62x = 8,216,604.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,216,604.68/3,297.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.68

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