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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.48, 3,411.66 and 814.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.48, 3,411.66 and 814.60 is: 1,221.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.48 : 3,411.66 = 814.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.48/3,411.66 = 814.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.48x = 3,411.66 × 814.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.48x = 2,779,138.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779,138.24/2,275.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.34

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