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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.74, 4,510.10 and 815.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.74, 4,510.10 and 815.47 is: 1,223.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.74 : 4,510.10 = 815.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.74/4,510.10 = 815.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.74x = 4,510.10 × 815.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.74x = 3,677,842.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,677,842.01/3,006.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.20

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