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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.53, 3,407.49 and 810.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.53, 3,407.49 and 810.32 is: 1,215.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.53 : 3,407.49 = 810.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.53/3,407.49 = 810.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.53x = 3,407.49 × 810.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.53x = 2,761,157.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,761,157.30/2,271.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.55

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