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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.08, 4,513.63 and 817.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.08, 4,513.63 and 817.81 is: 1,226.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.08 : 4,513.63 = 817.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.08/4,513.63 = 817.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.08x = 4,513.63 × 817.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.08x = 3,691,272.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,691,272.46/3,009.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.71

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