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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.92, 4,505.55 and 812.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.92, 4,505.55 and 812.87 is: 1,219.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.92 : 4,505.55 = 812.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.92/4,505.55 = 812.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.92x = 4,505.55 × 812.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.92x = 3,662,403.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,662,403.90/3,003.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.21

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