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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.39, 4,557.26 and 1,810.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.39, 4,557.26 and 1,810.23 is: 2,498.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.39 : 4,557.26 = 1,810.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.39/4,557.26 = 1,810.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.39x = 4,557.26 × 1,810.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.39x = 8,249,679.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,249,679.72/3,302.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,498.10

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