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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.53, 4,517.57 and 820.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.53, 4,517.57 and 820.27 is: 1,230.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.53 : 4,517.57 = 820.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.53/4,517.57 = 820.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.53x = 4,517.57 × 820.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.53x = 3,705,627.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,705,627.14/3,011.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.48

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