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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.94, 4,517.92 and 820.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.94, 4,517.92 and 820.68 is: 1,231.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.94 : 4,517.92 = 820.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.94/4,517.92 = 820.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.94x = 4,517.92 × 820.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.94x = 3,707,766.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,707,766.59/3,011.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.02

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