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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.48, 4,502.45 and 810.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.48, 4,502.45 and 810.23 is: 1,215.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.48 : 4,502.45 = 810.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.48/4,502.45 = 810.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.48x = 4,502.45 × 810.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.48x = 3,647,999.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,647,999.58/3,001.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.40

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