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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.04, 4,506.96 and 813.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.04, 4,506.96 and 813.18 is: 1,219.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.04 : 4,506.96 = 813.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.04/4,506.96 = 813.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.04x = 4,506.96 × 813.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.04x = 3,664,969.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,664,969.73/3,005.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.61

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