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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.02, 4,509.12 and 814.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.02, 4,509.12 and 814.74 is: 1,222.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.02 : 4,509.12 = 814.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.02/4,509.12 = 814.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.02x = 4,509.12 × 814.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.02x = 3,673,760.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,673,760.43/3,006.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.14

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