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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.32, 3,873.18 and 1,814.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.32, 3,873.18 and 1,814.52 is: 2,504.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.32 : 3,873.18 = 1,814.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.32/3,873.18 = 1,814.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.32x = 3,873.18 × 1,814.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.32x = 7,027,962.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,027,962.57/2,806.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,504.33

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