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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.93, 4,551.01 and 1,805.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.93, 4,551.01 and 1,805.81 is: 2,491.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.93 : 4,551.01 = 1,805.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.93/4,551.01 = 1,805.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.93x = 4,551.01 × 1,805.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.93x = 8,218,272.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,218,272.38/3,297.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.95

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