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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.44, 4,551.32 and 813.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.44, 4,551.32 and 813.49 is: 1,220.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.44 : 4,551.32 = 813.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.44/4,551.32 = 813.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.44x = 4,551.32 × 813.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.44x = 3,702,437.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,702,437.56/3,034.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.14

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