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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.31, 4,557.06 and 1,810.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.31, 4,557.06 and 1,810.29 is: 2,498.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.31 : 4,557.06 = 1,810.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.31/4,557.06 = 1,810.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.31x = 4,557.06 × 1,810.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.31x = 8,249,600.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,249,600.15/3,302.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,498.13

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