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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,659.75, 3,990.22 and 811.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,659.75, 3,990.22 and 811.01 is: 1,216.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,659.75 : 3,990.22 = 811.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,659.75/3,990.22 = 811.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,659.75x = 3,990.22 × 811.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,659.75x = 3,236,108.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,236,108.32/2,659.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.70

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