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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.53, 4,503.81 and 811.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.53, 4,503.81 and 811.27 is: 1,216.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.53 : 4,503.81 = 811.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.53/4,503.81 = 811.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.53x = 4,503.81 × 811.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.53x = 3,653,805.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,653,805.94/3,002.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.91

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