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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.11, 4,510.16 and 815.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.11, 4,510.16 and 815.33 is: 1,222.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.11 : 4,510.16 = 815.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.11/4,510.16 = 815.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.11x = 4,510.16 × 815.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.11x = 3,677,242.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,677,242.13/3,007.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.85

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