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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.42, 4,557.36 and 1,810.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.42, 4,557.36 and 1,810.47 is: 2,498.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.42 : 4,557.36 = 1,810.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.42/4,557.36 = 1,810.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.42x = 4,557.36 × 1,810.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.42x = 8,250,963.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,250,963.56/3,302.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,498.46

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