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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,230.91, 4,458.40 and 1,814.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,230.91, 4,458.40 and 1,814.40 is: 2,503.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,230.91 : 4,458.40 = 1,814.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,230.91/4,458.40 = 1,814.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,230.91x = 4,458.40 × 1,814.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,230.91x = 8,089,320.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,089,320.96/3,230.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.73

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