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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.80, 3,412.20 and 814.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.80, 3,412.20 and 814.07 is: 1,221.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.80 : 3,412.20 = 814.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.80/3,412.20 = 814.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.80x = 3,412.20 × 814.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.80x = 2,777,769.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,777,769.65/2,274.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.11

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