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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,010.78, 4,516.44 and 819.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,010.78, 4,516.44 and 819.52 is: 1,229.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,010.78 : 4,516.44 = 819.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,010.78/4,516.44 = 819.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,010.78x = 4,516.44 × 819.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,010.78x = 3,701,312.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,701,312.91/3,010.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.35

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