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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,307.30, 4,564.83 and 1,981.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,307.30, 4,564.83 and 1,981.78 is: 2,735.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,307.30 : 4,564.83 = 1,981.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,307.30/4,564.83 = 1,981.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,307.30x = 4,564.83 × 1,981.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,307.30x = 9,046,488.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,046,488.80/3,307.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,735.31

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