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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.99, 4,551.19 and 1,805.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.99, 4,551.19 and 1,805.89 is: 2,492.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.99 : 4,551.19 = 1,805.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.99/4,551.19 = 1,805.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.99x = 4,551.19 × 1,805.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.99x = 8,218,948.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,218,948.51/3,297.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.11

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