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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,278.73, 4,918.02 and 813.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,278.73, 4,918.02 and 813.51 is: 1,220.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,278.73 : 4,918.02 = 813.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,278.73/4,918.02 = 813.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,278.73x = 4,918.02 × 813.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,278.73x = 4,000,858.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,000,858.45/3,278.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.25

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