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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.44, 4,557.47 and 1,810.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.44, 4,557.47 and 1,810.42 is: 2,498.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.44 : 4,557.47 = 1,810.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.44/4,557.47 = 1,810.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.44x = 4,557.47 × 1,810.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.44x = 8,250,914.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,250,914.39/3,302.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,498.43

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