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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.76, 4,552.29 and 1,806.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.76, 4,552.29 and 1,806.77 is: 2,493.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.76 : 4,552.29 = 1,806.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.76/4,552.29 = 1,806.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.76x = 4,552.29 × 1,806.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.76x = 8,224,918.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,224,918.24/3,298.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.34

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