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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,307.39, 4,564.15 and 1,815.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,307.39, 4,564.15 and 1,815.23 is: 2,504.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,307.39 : 4,564.15 = 1,815.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,307.39/4,564.15 = 1,815.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,307.39x = 4,564.15 × 1,815.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,307.39x = 8,284,982.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,284,982.00/3,307.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,504.99

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