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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.02, 4,512.12 and 816.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.02, 4,512.12 and 816.74 is: 1,225.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.02 : 4,512.12 = 816.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.02/4,512.12 = 816.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.02x = 4,512.12 × 816.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.02x = 3,685,228.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,685,228.89/3,008.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.13

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