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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.52, 3,410.61 and 812.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.52, 3,410.61 and 812.34 is: 1,218.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.52 : 3,410.61 = 812.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.52/3,410.61 = 812.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.52x = 3,410.61 × 812.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.52x = 2,770,574.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,770,574.93/2,273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.63

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