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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,308.93, 4,566.40 and 1,816.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,308.93, 4,566.40 and 1,816.88 is: 2,507.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,308.93 : 4,566.40 = 1,816.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,308.93/4,566.40 = 1,816.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,308.93x = 4,566.40 × 1,816.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,308.93x = 8,296,573.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,296,573.46/3,308.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,507.33

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