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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.41, 4,508.09 and 814.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.41, 4,508.09 and 814.13 is: 1,221.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.41 : 4,508.09 = 814.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.41/4,508.09 = 814.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.41x = 4,508.09 × 814.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.41x = 3,670,192.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,670,192.54/3,005.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.20

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