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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.63, 4,550.73 and 1,805.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.63, 4,550.73 and 1,805.64 is: 2,491.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.63 : 4,550.73 = 1,805.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.63/4,550.73 = 1,805.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.63x = 4,550.73 × 1,805.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.63x = 8,217,003.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,217,003.95/3,297.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.79

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