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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.19, 4,555.49 and 1,809.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.19, 4,555.49 and 1,809.06 is: 2,496.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.19 : 4,555.49 = 1,809.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.19/4,555.49 = 1,809.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.19x = 4,555.49 × 1,809.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.19x = 8,241,154.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,241,154.74/3,301.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,496.42

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