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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.83, 4,513.08 and 817.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.83, 4,513.08 and 817.39 is: 1,226.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.83 : 4,513.08 = 817.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.83/4,513.08 = 817.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.83x = 4,513.08 × 817.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.83x = 3,688,951.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,688,951.72/3,008.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.04

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