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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.43, 4,501.78 and 810.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.43, 4,501.78 and 810.32 is: 1,215.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.43 : 4,501.78 = 810.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.43/4,501.78 = 810.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.43x = 4,501.78 × 810.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.43x = 3,647,857.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,647,857.83/3,001.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.37

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