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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.46, 3,415.08 and 815.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.46, 3,415.08 and 815.25 is: 1,223.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.46 : 3,415.08 = 815.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.46/3,415.08 = 815.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.46x = 3,415.08 × 815.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.46x = 2,784,143.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,784,143.97/2,276.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.01

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