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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.16, 4,555.62 and 1,809.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.16, 4,555.62 and 1,809.14 is: 2,496.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.16 : 4,555.62 = 1,809.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.16/4,555.62 = 1,809.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.16x = 4,555.62 × 1,809.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.16x = 8,241,731.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,241,731.59/3,301.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,496.62

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