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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.57, 3,412.22 and 813.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.57, 3,412.22 and 813.63 is: 1,220.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.57 : 3,412.22 = 813.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.57/3,412.22 = 813.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.57x = 3,412.22 × 813.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.57x = 2,776,280.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,776,280.49/2,274.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.57

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