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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.88, 4,514.82 and 818.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.88, 4,514.82 and 818.62 is: 1,227.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.88 : 4,514.82 = 818.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.88/4,514.82 = 818.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.88x = 4,514.82 × 818.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.88x = 3,695,921.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,695,921.95/3,009.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.93

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