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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.69, 3,415.12 and 815.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.69, 3,415.12 and 815.84 is: 1,223.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.69 : 3,415.12 = 815.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.69/3,415.12 = 815.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.69x = 3,415.12 × 815.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.69x = 2,786,191.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786,191.50/2,276.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.79

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