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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.76, 3,409.49 and 811.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.76, 3,409.49 and 811.62 is: 1,217.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.76 : 3,409.49 = 811.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.76/3,409.49 = 811.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.76x = 3,409.49 × 811.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.76x = 2,767,212.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,767,212.30/2,272.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.56

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