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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.84, 4,506.78 and 813.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.84, 4,506.78 and 813.72 is: 1,220.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.84 : 4,506.78 = 813.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.84/4,506.78 = 813.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.84x = 4,506.78 × 813.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.84x = 3,667,257.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,667,257.02/3,004.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.45

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