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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.36, 4,508.82 and 815.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.36, 4,508.82 and 815.27 is: 1,222.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.36 : 4,508.82 = 815.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.36/4,508.82 = 815.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.36x = 4,508.82 × 815.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.36x = 3,675,883.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,675,883.14/3,006.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.70

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