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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.05, 4,502.70 and 810.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.05, 4,502.70 and 810.94 is: 1,216.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.05 : 4,502.70 = 810.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.05/4,502.70 = 810.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.05x = 4,502.70 × 810.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.05x = 3,651,419.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,651,419.54/3,002.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.31

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