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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.34, 4,561.35 and 1,813.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.34, 4,561.35 and 1,813.27 is: 2,502.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.34 : 4,561.35 = 1,813.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.34/4,561.35 = 1,813.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.34x = 4,561.35 × 1,813.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.34x = 8,270,959.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,270,959.11/3,305.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502.30

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