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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.44, 3,413.16 and 815.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.44, 3,413.16 and 815.01 is: 1,222.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.44 : 3,413.16 = 815.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.44/3,413.16 = 815.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.44x = 3,413.16 × 815.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.44x = 2,781,759.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,781,759.53/2,275.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.52

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