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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.49, 4,561.86 and 1,813.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.49, 4,561.86 and 1,813.69 is: 2,503.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.49 : 4,561.86 = 1,813.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.49/4,561.86 = 1,813.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.49x = 4,561.86 × 1,813.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.49x = 8,273,799.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,273,799.86/3,305.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.05

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