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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.42, 4,506.63 and 813.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.42, 4,506.63 and 813.38 is: 1,220.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.42 : 4,506.63 = 813.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.42/4,506.63 = 813.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.42x = 4,506.63 × 813.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.42x = 3,665,602.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,665,602.71/3,004.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.07

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