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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.66, 4,509.42 and 815.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.66, 4,509.42 and 815.10 is: 1,222.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.66 : 4,509.42 = 815.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.66/4,509.42 = 815.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.66x = 4,509.42 × 815.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.66x = 3,675,628.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,675,628.24/3,006.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.50

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