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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,309.33, 4,566.78 and 1,817.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,309.33, 4,566.78 and 1,817.27 is: 2,507.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,309.33 : 4,566.78 = 1,817.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,309.33/4,566.78 = 1,817.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,309.33x = 4,566.78 × 1,817.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,309.33x = 8,299,049.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,299,049.46/3,309.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,507.77

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