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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,010.71, 4,516.31 and 819.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,010.71, 4,516.31 and 819.45 is: 1,229.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,010.71 : 4,516.31 = 819.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,010.71/4,516.31 = 819.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,010.71x = 4,516.31 × 819.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,010.71x = 3,700,886.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,700,886.13/3,010.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.24

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