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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.68, 4,552.25 and 1,806.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.68, 4,552.25 and 1,806.66 is: 2,493.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.68 : 4,552.25 = 1,806.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.68/4,552.25 = 1,806.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.68x = 4,552.25 × 1,806.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.68x = 8,224,383.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,224,383.88/3,298.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.23

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