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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.27, 4,516.53 and 819.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.27, 4,516.53 and 819.81 is: 1,229.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.27 : 4,516.53 = 819.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.27/4,516.53 = 819.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.27x = 4,516.53 × 819.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.27x = 3,702,696.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,702,696.46/3,011.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.61

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