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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.52, 4,513.64 and 817.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.52, 4,513.64 and 817.76 is: 1,226.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.52 : 4,513.64 = 817.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.52/4,513.64 = 817.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.52x = 4,513.64 × 817.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.52x = 3,691,074.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,691,074.25/3,009.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.47

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