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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.61, 4,551.91 and 1,806.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.61, 4,551.91 and 1,806.25 is: 2,492.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.61 : 4,551.91 = 1,806.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.61/4,551.91 = 1,806.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.61x = 4,551.91 × 1,806.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.61x = 8,221,855.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,221,855.65/3,298.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.52

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