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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.46, 4,507.92 and 814.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.46, 4,507.92 and 814.14 is: 1,221.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.46 : 4,507.92 = 814.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.46/4,507.92 = 814.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.46x = 4,507.92 × 814.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.46x = 3,670,077.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,670,077.99/3,005.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.14

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