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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,315.65, 4,575.51 and 1,803.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,315.65, 4,575.51 and 1,803.17 is: 2,488.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,315.65 : 4,575.51 = 1,803.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,315.65/4,575.51 = 1,803.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,315.65x = 4,575.51 × 1,803.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,315.65x = 8,250,422.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,250,422.37/3,315.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,488.33

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