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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,211.01, 4,430.97 and 1,813.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,211.01, 4,430.97 and 1,813.49 is: 2,502.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,211.01 : 4,430.97 = 1,813.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,211.01/4,430.97 = 1,813.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,211.01x = 4,430.97 × 1,813.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,211.01x = 8,035,519.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,035,519.79/3,211.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502.49

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