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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.47, 4,502.99 and 811.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.47, 4,502.99 and 811.22 is: 1,216.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.47 : 4,502.99 = 811.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.47/4,502.99 = 811.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.47x = 4,502.99 × 811.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.47x = 3,652,895.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,652,895.06/3,002.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.63

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