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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.90, 3,412.80 and 815.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.90, 3,412.80 and 815.08 is: 1,222.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.90 : 3,412.80 = 815.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.90/3,412.80 = 815.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.90x = 3,412.80 × 815.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.90x = 2,781,705.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,781,705.02/2,275.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.24

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