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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.90, 4,508.34 and 814.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.90, 4,508.34 and 814.46 is: 1,221.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.90 : 4,508.34 = 814.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.90/4,508.34 = 814.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.90x = 4,508.34 × 814.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.90x = 3,671,862.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,671,862.60/3,005.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.55

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