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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.89, 4,557.97 and 1,810.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.89, 4,557.97 and 1,810.87 is: 2,498.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.89 : 4,557.97 = 1,810.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.89/4,557.97 = 1,810.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.89x = 4,557.97 × 1,810.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.89x = 8,253,891.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,253,891.13/3,302.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,498.99

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