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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,304.63, 4,560.44 and 1,812.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,304.63, 4,560.44 and 1,812.59 is: 2,501.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,304.63 : 4,560.44 = 1,812.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,304.63/4,560.44 = 1,812.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,304.63x = 4,560.44 × 1,812.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,304.63x = 8,266,193.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,266,193.18/3,304.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,501.40

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