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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.93, 4,552.52 and 1,806.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.93, 4,552.52 and 1,806.85 is: 2,493.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.93 : 4,552.52 = 1,806.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.93/4,552.52 = 1,806.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.93x = 4,552.52 × 1,806.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.93x = 8,225,688.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,225,688.97/3,298.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.45

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