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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.14, 4,512.48 and 816.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.14, 4,512.48 and 816.88 is: 1,225.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.14 : 4,512.48 = 816.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.14/4,512.48 = 816.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.14x = 4,512.48 × 816.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.14x = 3,686,154.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,686,154.66/3,008.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.39

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