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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.16, 4,505.73 and 812.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.16, 4,505.73 and 812.38 is: 1,218.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.16 : 4,505.73 = 812.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.16/4,505.73 = 812.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.16x = 4,505.73 × 812.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.16x = 3,660,359.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,660,359.07/3,004.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.43

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