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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.94, 4,550.96 and 1,805.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.94, 4,550.96 and 1,805.84 is: 2,491.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.94 : 4,550.96 = 1,805.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.94/4,550.96 = 1,805.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.94x = 4,550.96 × 1,805.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.94x = 8,218,305.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,218,305.61/3,297.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.95

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