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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.49, 4,556.14 and 1,809.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.49, 4,556.14 and 1,809.43 is: 2,497.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.49 : 4,556.14 = 1,809.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.49/4,556.14 = 1,809.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.49x = 4,556.14 × 1,809.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.49x = 8,244,005.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,244,005.95/3,301.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,497.06

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