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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.42, 4,514.11 and 818.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.42, 4,514.11 and 818.15 is: 1,227.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.42 : 4,514.11 = 818.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.42/4,514.11 = 818.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.42x = 4,514.11 × 818.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.42x = 3,693,196.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,693,196.53/3,009.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.21

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