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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.08, 4,567.99 and 1,818

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.08, 4,567.99 and 1,818 is: 2,508.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.08 : 4,567.99 = 1,818 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.08/4,567.99 = 1,818/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.08x = 4,567.99 × 1,818
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.08x = 8,304,605.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,304,605.82/3,310.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,508.88

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