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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.40, 3,410.36 and 812.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.40, 3,410.36 and 812.70 is: 1,219.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.40 : 3,410.36 = 812.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.40/3,410.36 = 812.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.40x = 3,410.36 × 812.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.40x = 2,771,599.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,771,599.57/2,273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.14

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