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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,308.06, 4,565.08 and 1,816

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,308.06, 4,565.08 and 1,816 is: 2,506.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,308.06 : 4,565.08 = 1,816 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,308.06/4,565.08 = 1,816/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,308.06x = 4,565.08 × 1,816
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,308.06x = 8,290,185.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,290,185.28/3,308.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,506.06

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