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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.75, 4,514.19 and 818.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.75, 4,514.19 and 818.52 is: 1,227.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.75 : 4,514.19 = 818.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.75/4,514.19 = 818.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.75x = 4,514.19 × 818.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.75x = 3,694,954.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,694,954.80/3,009.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.66

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