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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.89, 4,153.71 and 1,814.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.89, 4,153.71 and 1,814.87 is: 2,504.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.89 : 4,153.71 = 1,814.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.89/4,153.71 = 1,814.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.89x = 4,153.71 × 1,814.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.89x = 7,538,428.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,538,428.02/3,009.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,504.55

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