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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.99, 3,410.43 and 813.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.99, 3,410.43 and 813.81 is: 1,219.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.99 : 3,410.43 = 813.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.99/3,410.43 = 813.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.99x = 3,410.43 × 813.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.99x = 2,775,442.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,775,442.04/2,274.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.98

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