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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.12, 3,411.45 and 813.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.12, 3,411.45 and 813.48 is: 1,219.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.12 : 3,411.45 = 813.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.12/3,411.45 = 813.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.12x = 3,411.45 × 813.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.12x = 2,775,146.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,775,146.35/2,275.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.78

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