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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.06, 4,552.78 and 1,806.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.06, 4,552.78 and 1,806.97 is: 2,493.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.06 : 4,552.78 = 1,806.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.06/4,552.78 = 1,806.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.06x = 4,552.78 × 1,806.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.06x = 8,226,727.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,226,727.75/3,299.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.66

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