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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.33, 3,404.97 and 810.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.33, 3,404.97 and 810.27 is: 1,214.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.33 : 3,404.97 = 810.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.33/3,404.97 = 810.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.33x = 3,404.97 × 810.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.33x = 2,758,945.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,758,945.04/2,271.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.68

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