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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.72, 4,510.32 and 815.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.72, 4,510.32 and 815.52 is: 1,223.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.72 : 4,510.32 = 815.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.72/4,510.32 = 815.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.72x = 4,510.32 × 815.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.72x = 3,678,256.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,678,256.17/3,006.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.35

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