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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.27, 4,513.92 and 818.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.27, 4,513.92 and 818.22 is: 1,227.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.27 : 4,513.92 = 818.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.27/4,513.92 = 818.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.27x = 4,513.92 × 818.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.27x = 3,693,379.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,693,379.62/3,009.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.33

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