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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,304.94, 4,560.95 and 1,812.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,304.94, 4,560.95 and 1,812.91 is: 2,501.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,304.94 : 4,560.95 = 1,812.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,304.94/4,560.95 = 1,812.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,304.94x = 4,560.95 × 1,812.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,304.94x = 8,268,582.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,268,582.80/3,304.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,501.89

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