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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.53, 4,557.54 and 1,810.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.53, 4,557.54 and 1,810.59 is: 2,498.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.53 : 4,557.54 = 1,810.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.53/4,557.54 = 1,810.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.53x = 4,557.54 × 1,810.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.53x = 8,251,836.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,251,836.35/3,302.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,498.64

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