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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.31, 4,551.66 and 1,806.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.31, 4,551.66 and 1,806.32 is: 2,492.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.31 : 4,551.66 = 1,806.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.31/4,551.66 = 1,806.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.31x = 4,551.66 × 1,806.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.31x = 8,221,754.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,221,754.49/3,298.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.72

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