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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.83, 4,509.70 and 815.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.83, 4,509.70 and 815.74 is: 1,223.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.83 : 4,509.70 = 815.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.83/4,509.70 = 815.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.83x = 4,509.70 × 815.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.83x = 3,678,729.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,678,729.36/3,006.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.46

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