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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.92, 4,502.55 and 810.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.92, 4,502.55 and 810.87 is: 1,216.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.92 : 4,502.55 = 810.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.92/4,502.55 = 810.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.92x = 4,502.55 × 810.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.92x = 3,650,982.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,650,982.72/3,001.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.22

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