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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.72, 4,510.32 and 815.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.72, 4,510.32 and 815.64 is: 1,223.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.72 : 4,510.32 = 815.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.72/4,510.32 = 815.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.72x = 4,510.32 × 815.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.72x = 3,678,797.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,678,797.40/3,006.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.53

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