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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.99, 3,415.62 and 815.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.99, 3,415.62 and 815.75 is: 1,223.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.99 : 3,415.62 = 815.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.99/3,415.62 = 815.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.99x = 3,415.62 × 815.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.99x = 2,786,292.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786,292.02/2,276.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.67

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