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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.06, 4,513.57 and 817.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.06, 4,513.57 and 817.79 is: 1,226.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.06 : 4,513.57 = 817.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.06/4,513.57 = 817.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.06x = 4,513.57 × 817.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.06x = 3,691,152.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,691,152.41/3,009.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.68

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