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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,307.53, 4,564.25 and 1,815.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,307.53, 4,564.25 and 1,815.45 is: 2,505.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,307.53 : 4,564.25 = 1,815.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,307.53/4,564.25 = 1,815.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,307.53x = 4,564.25 × 1,815.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,307.53x = 8,286,158.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,286,158.59/3,307.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,505.24

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