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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.03, 4,552.67 and 1,806.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.03, 4,552.67 and 1,806.96 is: 2,493.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.03 : 4,552.67 = 1,806.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.03/4,552.67 = 1,806.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.03x = 4,552.67 × 1,806.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.03x = 8,226,492.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,226,492.58/3,299.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.61

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