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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.62, 4,552.07 and 1,806.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.62, 4,552.07 and 1,806.51 is: 2,492.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.62 : 4,552.07 = 1,806.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.62/4,552.07 = 1,806.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.62x = 4,552.07 × 1,806.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.62x = 8,223,359.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,223,359.98/3,298.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.97

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