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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.37, 4,502.17 and 810.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.37, 4,502.17 and 810.16 is: 1,215.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.37 : 4,502.17 = 810.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.37/4,502.17 = 810.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.37x = 4,502.17 × 810.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.37x = 3,647,464.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,647,464.77/3,001.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.27

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