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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.05, 3,409.58 and 812.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.05, 3,409.58 and 812.01 is: 1,218.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.05 : 3,409.58 = 812.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.05/3,409.58 = 812.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.05x = 3,409.58 × 812.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.05x = 2,768,613.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,768,613.06/2,273.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.02

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