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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.83, 4,552.37 and 1,806.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.83, 4,552.37 and 1,806.74 is: 2,493.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.83 : 4,552.37 = 1,806.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.83/4,552.37 = 1,806.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.83x = 4,552.37 × 1,806.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.83x = 8,224,941.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,224,941.02/3,298.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.29

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