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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,306.26, 4,562.46 and 1,814.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,306.26, 4,562.46 and 1,814.12 is: 2,503.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,306.26 : 4,562.46 = 1,814.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,306.26/4,562.46 = 1,814.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,306.26x = 4,562.46 × 1,814.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,306.26x = 8,276,849.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,276,849.94/3,306.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.39

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