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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,306.69, 4,563.36 and 1,814.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,306.69, 4,563.36 and 1,814.65 is: 2,504.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,306.69 : 4,563.36 = 1,814.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,306.69/4,563.36 = 1,814.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,306.69x = 4,563.36 × 1,814.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,306.69x = 8,280,889.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,280,889.82/3,306.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,504.28

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