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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.63, 4,506.97 and 813.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.63, 4,506.97 and 813.38 is: 1,220.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.63 : 4,506.97 = 813.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.63/4,506.97 = 813.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.63x = 4,506.97 × 813.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.63x = 3,665,879.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,665,879.26/3,004.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.08

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