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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.42, 4,503.63 and 811.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.42, 4,503.63 and 811.38 is: 1,217.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.42 : 4,503.63 = 811.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.42/4,503.63 = 811.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.42x = 4,503.63 × 811.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.42x = 3,654,155.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,654,155.31/3,002.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.07

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