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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.77, 4,511.67 and 816.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.77, 4,511.67 and 816.72 is: 1,225.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.77 : 4,511.67 = 816.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.77/4,511.67 = 816.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.77x = 4,511.67 × 816.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.77x = 3,684,771.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,684,771.12/3,007.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.08

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