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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.14, 4,509.48 and 814.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.14, 4,509.48 and 814.88 is: 1,222.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.14 : 4,509.48 = 814.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.14/4,509.48 = 814.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.14x = 4,509.48 × 814.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.14x = 3,674,685.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,674,685.06/3,006.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.39

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