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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,307.09, 4,563.84 and 1,814.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,307.09, 4,563.84 and 1,814.92 is: 2,504.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,307.09 : 4,563.84 = 1,814.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,307.09/4,563.84 = 1,814.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,307.09x = 4,563.84 × 1,814.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,307.09x = 8,283,004.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,283,004.49/3,307.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,504.62

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