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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.15, 4,556.80 and 1,809.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.15, 4,556.80 and 1,809.78 is: 2,497.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.15 : 4,556.80 = 1,809.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.15/4,556.80 = 1,809.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.15x = 4,556.80 × 1,809.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.15x = 8,246,805.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,246,805.50/3,302.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,497.40

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