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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.37, 4,507.54 and 813.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.37, 4,507.54 and 813.59 is: 1,220.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.37 : 4,507.54 = 813.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.37/4,507.54 = 813.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.37x = 4,507.54 × 813.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.37x = 3,667,262.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,667,262.86/3,005.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.24

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