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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.79, 4,562.11 and 1,813.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.79, 4,562.11 and 1,813.77 is: 2,503.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.79 : 4,562.11 = 1,813.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.79/4,562.11 = 1,813.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.79x = 4,562.11 × 1,813.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.79x = 8,274,595.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,274,595.44/3,305.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.07

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