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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.38, 4,511.24 and 816.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.38, 4,511.24 and 816.28 is: 1,224.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.38 : 4,511.24 = 816.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.38/4,511.24 = 816.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.38x = 4,511.24 × 816.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.38x = 3,682,434.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,682,434.99/3,007.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.47

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