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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,306.82, 4,563.43 and 1,814.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,306.82, 4,563.43 and 1,814.87 is: 2,504.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,306.82 : 4,563.43 = 1,814.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,306.82/4,563.43 = 1,814.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,306.82x = 4,563.43 × 1,814.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,306.82x = 8,282,032.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,282,032.20/3,306.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,504.53

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