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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.83, 4,569 and 1,818.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.83, 4,569 and 1,818.81 is: 2,509.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.83 : 4,569 = 1,818.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.83/4,569 = 1,818.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.83x = 4,569 × 1,818.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.83x = 8,310,142.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,310,142.89/3,310.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,509.99

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