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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.96, 4,551.15 and 1,805.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.96, 4,551.15 and 1,805.88 is: 2,492.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.96 : 4,551.15 = 1,805.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.96/4,551.15 = 1,805.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.96x = 4,551.15 × 1,805.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.96x = 8,218,830.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,218,830.76/3,297.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.10

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