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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.90, 3,413.43 and 814.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.90, 3,413.43 and 814.20 is: 1,221.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.90 : 3,413.43 = 814.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.90/3,413.43 = 814.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.90x = 3,413.43 × 814.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.90x = 2,779,214.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779,214.71/2,274.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.69

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