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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.99, 4,506.21 and 812.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.99, 4,506.21 and 812.73 is: 1,219.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.99 : 4,506.21 = 812.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.99/4,506.21 = 812.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.99x = 4,506.21 × 812.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.99x = 3,662,332.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,662,332.05/3,003.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.16

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