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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.94, 4,511.36 and 816.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.94, 4,511.36 and 816.89 is: 1,225.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.94 : 4,511.36 = 816.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.94/4,511.36 = 816.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.94x = 4,511.36 × 816.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.94x = 3,685,264.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,685,264.36/3,007.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.18

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