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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.61, 4,511.50 and 816.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.61, 4,511.50 and 816.38 is: 1,224.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.61 : 4,511.50 = 816.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.61/4,511.50 = 816.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.61x = 4,511.50 × 816.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.61x = 3,683,098.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,683,098.37/3,007.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.60

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