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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.96, 3,413.94 and 815.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.96, 3,413.94 and 815.20 is: 1,222.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.96 : 3,413.94 = 815.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.96/3,413.94 = 815.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.96x = 3,413.94 × 815.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.96x = 2,783,043.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,783,043.89/2,275.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.80

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