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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.95, 4,562.50 and 1,814.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.95, 4,562.50 and 1,814.16 is: 2,503.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.95 : 4,562.50 = 1,814.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.95/4,562.50 = 1,814.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.95x = 4,562.50 × 1,814.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.95x = 8,277,095.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,277,095.83/3,305.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.70

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