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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,309.63, 4,567.40 and 1,817.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,309.63, 4,567.40 and 1,817.71 is: 2,508.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,309.63 : 4,567.40 = 1,817.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,309.63/4,567.40 = 1,817.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,309.63x = 4,567.40 × 1,817.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,309.63x = 8,302,208.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,302,208.65/3,309.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,508.50

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