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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.10, 4,507.74 and 813.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.10, 4,507.74 and 813.78 is: 1,220.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.10 : 4,507.74 = 813.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.10/4,507.74 = 813.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.10x = 4,507.74 × 813.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.10x = 3,668,308.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,668,308.66/3,005.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.69

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