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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.06, 4,506.10 and 812.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.06, 4,506.10 and 812.80 is: 1,219.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.06 : 4,506.10 = 812.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.06/4,506.10 = 812.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.06x = 4,506.10 × 812.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.06x = 3,662,558.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,662,558.08/3,004.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.20

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