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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.33, 4,516.46 and 819.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.33, 4,516.46 and 819.77 is: 1,229.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.33 : 4,516.46 = 819.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.33/4,516.46 = 819.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.33x = 4,516.46 × 819.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.33x = 3,702,460.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,702,460.21/3,011.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.51

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