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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.52, 4,557.45 and 1,810.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.52, 4,557.45 and 1,810.53 is: 2,498.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.52 : 4,557.45 = 1,810.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.52/4,557.45 = 1,810.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.52x = 4,557.45 × 1,810.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.52x = 8,251,399.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,251,399.95/3,302.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,498.52

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