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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,309.08, 4,566.66 and 1,817.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,309.08, 4,566.66 and 1,817.08 is: 2,507.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,309.08 : 4,566.66 = 1,817.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,309.08/4,566.66 = 1,817.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,309.08x = 4,566.66 × 1,817.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,309.08x = 8,297,986.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,297,986.55/3,309.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,507.64

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