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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.67, 4,518.96 and 821.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.67, 4,518.96 and 821.44 is: 1,232.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.67 : 4,518.96 = 821.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.67/4,518.96 = 821.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.67x = 4,518.96 × 821.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.67x = 3,712,054.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,712,054.50/3,012.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.15

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