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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.47, 4,551.94 and 1,806.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.47, 4,551.94 and 1,806.36 is: 2,492.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.47 : 4,551.94 = 1,806.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.47/4,551.94 = 1,806.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.47x = 4,551.94 × 1,806.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.47x = 8,222,442.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,222,442.34/3,298.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.80

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