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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.70, 4,561.90 and 1,813.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.70, 4,561.90 and 1,813.65 is: 2,502.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.70 : 4,561.90 = 1,813.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.70/4,561.90 = 1,813.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.70x = 4,561.90 × 1,813.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.70x = 8,273,689.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,273,689.94/3,305.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502.86

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