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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.51, 4,508.73 and 814.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.51, 4,508.73 and 814.32 is: 1,221.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.51 : 4,508.73 = 814.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.51/4,508.73 = 814.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.51x = 4,508.73 × 814.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.51x = 3,671,549.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,671,549.01/3,005.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.61

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