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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,306.91, 4,563.61 and 1,814.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,306.91, 4,563.61 and 1,814.82 is: 2,504.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,306.91 : 4,563.61 = 1,814.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,306.91/4,563.61 = 1,814.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,306.91x = 4,563.61 × 1,814.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,306.91x = 8,282,134.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,282,134.72/3,306.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,504.49

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