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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.73, 4,552.49 and 1,806.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.73, 4,552.49 and 1,806.67 is: 2,493.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.73 : 4,552.49 = 1,806.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.73/4,552.49 = 1,806.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.73x = 4,552.49 × 1,806.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.73x = 8,224,835.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,224,835.57/3,298.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.34

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