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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.54, 3,409 and 811.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.54, 3,409 and 811.32 is: 1,217.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.54 : 3,409 = 811.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.54/3,409 = 811.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.54x = 3,409 × 811.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.54x = 2,765,789.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,765,789.88/2,272.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.05

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