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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.94, 4,552.60 and 1,806.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.94, 4,552.60 and 1,806.92 is: 2,493.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.94 : 4,552.60 = 1,806.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.94/4,552.60 = 1,806.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.94x = 4,552.60 × 1,806.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.94x = 8,226,161.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,226,161.23/3,298.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.58

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