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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.30, 3,411.73 and 813.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.30, 3,411.73 and 813.66 is: 1,220.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.30 : 3,411.73 = 813.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.30/3,411.73 = 813.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.30x = 3,411.73 × 813.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.30x = 2,775,988.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,775,988.23/2,275.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.05

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