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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.76, 4,511.74 and 816.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.76, 4,511.74 and 816.54 is: 1,224.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.76 : 4,511.74 = 816.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.76/4,511.74 = 816.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.76x = 4,511.74 × 816.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.76x = 3,684,016.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,684,016.18/3,007.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.84

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