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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.36, 3,415.80 and 816.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.36, 3,415.80 and 816.36 is: 1,224.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.36 : 3,415.80 = 816.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.36/3,415.80 = 816.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.36x = 3,415.80 × 816.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.36x = 2,788,522.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788,522.49/2,277.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.45

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