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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.21, 4,556.89 and 1,810.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.21, 4,556.89 and 1,810.09 is: 2,497.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.21 : 4,556.89 = 1,810.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.21/4,556.89 = 1,810.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.21x = 4,556.89 × 1,810.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.21x = 8,248,381.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,248,381.02/3,302.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,497.84

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