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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.81, 4,562.12 and 1,813.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.81, 4,562.12 and 1,813.79 is: 2,503.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.81 : 4,562.12 = 1,813.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.81/4,562.12 = 1,813.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.81x = 4,562.12 × 1,813.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.81x = 8,274,727.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,274,727.63/3,305.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.09

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