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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.26, 4,561.23 and 1,813.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.26, 4,561.23 and 1,813.17 is: 2,502.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.26 : 4,561.23 = 1,813.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.26/4,561.23 = 1,813.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.26x = 4,561.23 × 1,813.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.26x = 8,270,273.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,270,273.45/3,305.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502.16

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