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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,072.80, 4,241.56 and 1,814.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,072.80, 4,241.56 and 1,814.06 is: 2,504.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,072.80 : 4,241.56 = 1,814.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,072.80/4,241.56 = 1,814.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,072.80x = 4,241.56 × 1,814.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,072.80x = 7,694,444.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,694,444.33/3,072.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,504.05

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