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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.09, 4,510.92 and 815.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.09, 4,510.92 and 815.83 is: 1,223.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.09 : 4,510.92 = 815.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.09/4,510.92 = 815.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.09x = 4,510.92 × 815.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.09x = 3,680,143.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,680,143.86/3,007.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.82

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