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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.28, 3,414.45 and 814.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.28, 3,414.45 and 814.43 is: 1,222.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.28 : 3,414.45 = 814.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.28/3,414.45 = 814.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.28x = 3,414.45 × 814.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.28x = 2,780,832.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,780,832.50/2,275.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.19

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