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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.52, 4,551.79 and 1,806.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.52, 4,551.79 and 1,806.15 is: 2,492.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.52 : 4,551.79 = 1,806.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.52/4,551.79 = 1,806.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.52x = 4,551.79 × 1,806.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.52x = 8,221,231.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,221,231.40/3,298.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.40

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