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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.90, 3,410.87 and 812.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.90, 3,410.87 and 812.03 is: 1,218.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.90 : 3,410.87 = 812.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.90/3,410.87 = 812.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.90x = 3,410.87 × 812.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.90x = 2,769,707.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,769,707.65/2,273.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.05

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