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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.84, 4,509.55 and 815.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.84, 4,509.55 and 815.59 is: 1,223.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.84 : 4,509.55 = 815.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.84/4,509.55 = 815.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.84x = 4,509.55 × 815.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.84x = 3,677,943.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,677,943.88/3,006.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.19

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