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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.18, 4,503.48 and 810.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.18, 4,503.48 and 810.74 is: 1,216.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.18 : 4,503.48 = 810.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.18/4,503.48 = 810.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.18x = 4,503.48 × 810.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.18x = 3,651,151.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,651,151.38/3,002.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.17

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