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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.61, 4,916.30 and 812.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.61, 4,916.30 and 812.38 is: 1,218.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.61 : 4,916.30 = 812.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.61/4,916.30 = 812.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.61x = 4,916.30 × 812.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.61x = 3,993,896.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,993,896.66/3,277.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.54

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