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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.53, 4,552.02 and 1,806.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.53, 4,552.02 and 1,806.59 is: 2,493.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.53 : 4,552.02 = 1,806.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.53/4,552.02 = 1,806.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.53x = 4,552.02 × 1,806.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.53x = 8,223,624.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,223,624.67/3,298.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.12

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