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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.64, 4,561.50 and 1,813.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.64, 4,561.50 and 1,813.44 is: 2,502.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.64 : 4,561.50 = 1,813.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.64/4,561.50 = 1,813.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.64x = 4,561.50 × 1,813.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.64x = 8,272,006.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,272,006.56/3,305.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502.39

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