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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.92, 4,512.11 and 816.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.92, 4,512.11 and 816.83 is: 1,225.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.92 : 4,512.11 = 816.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.92/4,512.11 = 816.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.92x = 4,512.11 × 816.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.92x = 3,685,600.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,685,600.17/3,007.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.30

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