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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.54, 3,409.22 and 812.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.54, 3,409.22 and 812.35 is: 1,218.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.54 : 3,409.22 = 812.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.54/3,409.22 = 812.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.54x = 3,409.22 × 812.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.54x = 2,769,473.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,769,473.37/2,273.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.13

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