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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,308.49, 4,565.77 and 1,816.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,308.49, 4,565.77 and 1,816.39 is: 2,506.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,308.49 : 4,565.77 = 1,816.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,308.49/4,565.77 = 1,816.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,308.49x = 4,565.77 × 1,816.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,308.49x = 8,293,220.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,293,220.14/3,308.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,506.65

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