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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.94, 4,152.88 and 1,814.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.94, 4,152.88 and 1,814.14 is: 2,503.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.94 : 4,152.88 = 1,814.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.94/4,152.88 = 1,814.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.94x = 4,152.88 × 1,814.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.94x = 7,533,896.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,533,896.65/3,008.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.84

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