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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.22, 4,551.68 and 1,806.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.22, 4,551.68 and 1,806.27 is: 2,492.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.22 : 4,551.68 = 1,806.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.22/4,551.68 = 1,806.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.22x = 4,551.68 × 1,806.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.22x = 8,221,567.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,221,567.55/3,298.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.73

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