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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.36, 4,510.32 and 816.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.36, 4,510.32 and 816.27 is: 1,224.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.36 : 4,510.32 = 816.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.36/4,510.32 = 816.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.36x = 4,510.32 × 816.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.36x = 3,681,638.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,681,638.91/3,007.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.21

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