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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.74, 4,556.34 and 1,809.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.74, 4,556.34 and 1,809.66 is: 2,497.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.74 : 4,556.34 = 1,809.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.74/4,556.34 = 1,809.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.74x = 4,556.34 × 1,809.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.74x = 8,245,426.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,245,426.24/3,301.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,497.30

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