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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.77, 4,502.65 and 810.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.77, 4,502.65 and 810.49 is: 1,215.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.77 : 4,502.65 = 810.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.77/4,502.65 = 810.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.77x = 4,502.65 × 810.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.77x = 3,649,348.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,649,348.75/3,001.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.73

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