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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.53, 4,502.31 and 810.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.53, 4,502.31 and 810.27 is: 1,215.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.53 : 4,502.31 = 810.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.53/4,502.31 = 810.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.53x = 4,502.31 × 810.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.53x = 3,648,086.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,648,086.72/3,001.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.41

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