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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.87, 4,557.71 and 1,810.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.87, 4,557.71 and 1,810.77 is: 2,498.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.87 : 4,557.71 = 1,810.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.87/4,557.71 = 1,810.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.87x = 4,557.71 × 1,810.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.87x = 8,252,955.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,252,955.48/3,302.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,498.73

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