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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.76, 4,550.99 and 1,805.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.76, 4,550.99 and 1,805.74 is: 2,491.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.76 : 4,550.99 = 1,805.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.76/4,550.99 = 1,805.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.76x = 4,550.99 × 1,805.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.76x = 8,217,884.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,217,884.28/3,297.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.96

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