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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.16, 4,510.09 and 815.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.16, 4,510.09 and 815.91 is: 1,223.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.16 : 4,510.09 = 815.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.16/4,510.09 = 815.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.16x = 4,510.09 × 815.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.16x = 3,679,827.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,679,827.53/3,007.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.69

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