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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.49, 4,511.23 and 816.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.49, 4,511.23 and 816.22 is: 1,224.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.49 : 4,511.23 = 816.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.49/4,511.23 = 816.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.49x = 4,511.23 × 816.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.49x = 3,682,142.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,682,142.83/3,007.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.32

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