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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.48, 4,507.49 and 814.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.48, 4,507.49 and 814.22 is: 1,221.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.48 : 4,507.49 = 814.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.48/4,507.49 = 814.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.48x = 4,507.49 × 814.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.48x = 3,670,061.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,670,061.90/3,005.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.13

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