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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.88, 4,511.88 and 816.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.88, 4,511.88 and 816.63 is: 1,224.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.88 : 4,511.88 = 816.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.88/4,511.88 = 816.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.88x = 4,511.88 × 816.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.88x = 3,684,519.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,684,519.64/3,007.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.96

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