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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.57, 4,561.46 and 1,813.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.57, 4,561.46 and 1,813.46 is: 2,502.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.57 : 4,561.46 = 1,813.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.57/4,561.46 = 1,813.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.57x = 4,561.46 × 1,813.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.57x = 8,271,993.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,271,993.38/3,305.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502.44

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