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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.44, 3,410.88 and 812.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.44, 3,410.88 and 812.92 is: 1,219.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.44 : 3,410.88 = 812.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.44/3,410.88 = 812.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.44x = 3,410.88 × 812.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.44x = 2,772,772.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,772,772.57/2,273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.64

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