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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.26, 4,512.36 and 817.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.26, 4,512.36 and 817.20 is: 1,225.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.26 : 4,512.36 = 817.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.26/4,512.36 = 817.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.26x = 4,512.36 × 817.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.26x = 3,687,500.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,687,500.59/3,008.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.79

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