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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,311.98, 4,570.51 and 1,799.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,311.98, 4,570.51 and 1,799.53 is: 2,483.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,311.98 : 4,570.51 = 1,799.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,311.98/4,570.51 = 1,799.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,311.98x = 4,570.51 × 1,799.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,311.98x = 8,224,750.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,224,750.30/3,311.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,483.33

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