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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.44, 3,412.38 and 813.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.44, 3,412.38 and 813.92 is: 1,221.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.44 : 3,412.38 = 813.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.44/3,412.38 = 813.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.44x = 3,412.38 × 813.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.44x = 2,777,404.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,777,404.33/2,274.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.14

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