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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.54, 4,561.53 and 1,813.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.54, 4,561.53 and 1,813.43 is: 2,502.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.54 : 4,561.53 = 1,813.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.54/4,561.53 = 1,813.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.54x = 4,561.53 × 1,813.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.54x = 8,271,992.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,271,992.54/3,305.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502.47

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