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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.10, 3,415.77 and 816.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.10, 3,415.77 and 816.48 is: 1,225.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.10 : 3,415.77 = 816.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.10/3,415.77 = 816.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.10x = 3,415.77 × 816.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.10x = 2,788,907.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788,907.89/2,276.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.30

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