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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.60, 4,514.50 and 818.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.60, 4,514.50 and 818.38 is: 1,227.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.60 : 4,514.50 = 818.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.60/4,514.50 = 818.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.60x = 4,514.50 × 818.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.60x = 3,694,574.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,694,574.46/3,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.60

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