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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.09, 4,511.57 and 816.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.09, 4,511.57 and 816.99 is: 1,225.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.09 : 4,511.57 = 816.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.09/4,511.57 = 816.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.09x = 4,511.57 × 816.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.09x = 3,685,907.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,685,907.57/3,008.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.33

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