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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,306.50, 4,562.98 and 1,814.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,306.50, 4,562.98 and 1,814.42 is: 2,503.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,306.50 : 4,562.98 = 1,814.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,306.50/4,562.98 = 1,814.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,306.50x = 4,562.98 × 1,814.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,306.50x = 8,279,162.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,279,162.17/3,306.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.91

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