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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.52, 4,506.86 and 813.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.52, 4,506.86 and 813.24 is: 1,219.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.52 : 4,506.86 = 813.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.52/4,506.86 = 813.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.52x = 4,506.86 × 813.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.52x = 3,665,160.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,665,160.86/3,004.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.88

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