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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.62, 3,415.50 and 815.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.62, 3,415.50 and 815.92 is: 1,224.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.62 : 3,415.50 = 815.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.62/3,415.50 = 815.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.62x = 3,415.50 × 815.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.62x = 2,786,774.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786,774.76/2,276.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.08

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