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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.84, 3,415.62 and 815.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.84, 3,415.62 and 815.96 is: 1,224.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.84 : 3,415.62 = 815.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.84/3,415.62 = 815.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.84x = 3,415.62 × 815.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.84x = 2,787,009.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,787,009.30/2,276.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.07

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