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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.76, 4,510.24 and 815.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.76, 4,510.24 and 815.54 is: 1,223.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.76 : 4,510.24 = 815.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.76/4,510.24 = 815.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.76x = 4,510.24 × 815.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.76x = 3,678,281.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,678,281.13/3,006.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.34

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