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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,307.61, 4,564.35 and 1,815.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,307.61, 4,564.35 and 1,815.50 is: 2,505.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,307.61 : 4,564.35 = 1,815.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,307.61/4,564.35 = 1,815.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,307.61x = 4,564.35 × 1,815.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,307.61x = 8,286,588.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,286,588.84/3,307.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,505.31

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