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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.59, 4,568.72 and 1,818.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.59, 4,568.72 and 1,818.61 is: 2,509.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.59 : 4,568.72 = 1,818.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.59/4,568.72 = 1,818.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.59x = 4,568.72 × 1,818.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.59x = 8,308,722.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,308,722.44/3,310.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,509.74

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