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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.12, 3,412.95 and 814.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.12, 3,412.95 and 814.48 is: 1,221.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.12 : 3,412.95 = 814.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.12/3,412.95 = 814.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.12x = 3,412.95 × 814.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.12x = 2,779,779.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779,779.52/2,276.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.28

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