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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.34, 4,551.50 and 1,806.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.34, 4,551.50 and 1,806.28 is: 2,492.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.34 : 4,551.50 = 1,806.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.34/4,551.50 = 1,806.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.34x = 4,551.50 × 1,806.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.34x = 8,221,260.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,221,260.66/3,298.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.54

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