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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.68, 4,550.80 and 1,805.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.68, 4,550.80 and 1,805.52 is: 2,491.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.68 : 4,550.80 = 1,805.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.68/4,550.80 = 1,805.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.68x = 4,550.80 × 1,805.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.68x = 8,216,560.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,216,560.42/3,297.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.62

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