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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.98, 4,595.31 and 1,817.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.98, 4,595.31 and 1,817.55 is: 2,508.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.98 : 4,595.31 = 1,817.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.98/4,595.31 = 1,817.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.98x = 4,595.31 × 1,817.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.98x = 8,352,205.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,352,205.69/3,329.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,508.19

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