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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.27, 4,509.42 and 815.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.27, 4,509.42 and 815.22 is: 1,222.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.27 : 4,509.42 = 815.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.27/4,509.42 = 815.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.27x = 4,509.42 × 815.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.27x = 3,676,169.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,676,169.37/3,006.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.83

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