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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.76, 4,508.74 and 814.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.76, 4,508.74 and 814.54 is: 1,221.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.76 : 4,508.74 = 814.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.76/4,508.74 = 814.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.76x = 4,508.74 × 814.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.76x = 3,672,533.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,672,533.74/3,005.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.83

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