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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.72, 4,514.82 and 818.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.72, 4,514.82 and 818.64 is: 1,228.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.72 : 4,514.82 = 818.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.72/4,514.82 = 818.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.72x = 4,514.82 × 818.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.72x = 3,696,012.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,696,012.24/3,009.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.03

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