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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,303.68, 4,558.82 and 1,811.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,303.68, 4,558.82 and 1,811.52 is: 2,499.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,303.68 : 4,558.82 = 1,811.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,303.68/4,558.82 = 1,811.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,303.68x = 4,558.82 × 1,811.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,303.68x = 8,258,384.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,258,384.55/3,303.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,499.76

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