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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.48, 3,410.16 and 813.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.48, 3,410.16 and 813.60 is: 1,219.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.48 : 3,410.16 = 813.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.48/3,410.16 = 813.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.48x = 3,410.16 × 813.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.48x = 2,774,506.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,774,506.18/2,274.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.84

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