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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.74, 4,557.78 and 1,810.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.74, 4,557.78 and 1,810.62 is: 2,498.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.74 : 4,557.78 = 1,810.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.74/4,557.78 = 1,810.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.74x = 4,557.78 × 1,810.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.74x = 8,252,402.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,252,402.53/3,302.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,498.66

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