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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,309.81, 4,567.52 and 1,817.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,309.81, 4,567.52 and 1,817.82 is: 2,508.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,309.81 : 4,567.52 = 1,817.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,309.81/4,567.52 = 1,817.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,309.81x = 4,567.52 × 1,817.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,309.81x = 8,302,933.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,302,933.75/3,309.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,508.59

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