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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,306.80, 4,563.40 and 1,814.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,306.80, 4,563.40 and 1,814.78 is: 2,504.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,306.80 : 4,563.40 = 1,814.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,306.80/4,563.40 = 1,814.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,306.80x = 4,563.40 × 1,814.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,306.80x = 8,281,567.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,281,567.05/3,306.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,504.41

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