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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.77, 4,502.64 and 810.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.77, 4,502.64 and 810.72 is: 1,216.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.77 : 4,502.64 = 810.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.77/4,502.64 = 810.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.77x = 4,502.64 × 810.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.77x = 3,650,380.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,650,380.30/3,001.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.08

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