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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.69, 4,550.86 and 1,805.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.69, 4,550.86 and 1,805.74 is: 2,491.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.69 : 4,550.86 = 1,805.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.69/4,550.86 = 1,805.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.69x = 4,550.86 × 1,805.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.69x = 8,217,681.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,217,681.34/3,297.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.95

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