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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.98, 3,410.14 and 812.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.98, 3,410.14 and 812.24 is: 1,218.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.98 : 3,410.14 = 812.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.98/3,410.14 = 812.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.98x = 3,410.14 × 812.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.98x = 2,769,852.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,769,852.11/2,272.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.60

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