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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.22, 3,414.68 and 815.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.22, 3,414.68 and 815.34 is: 1,223.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.22 : 3,414.68 = 815.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.22/3,414.68 = 815.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.22x = 3,414.68 × 815.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.22x = 2,784,110.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,784,110.16/2,276.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.13

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