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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.25, 3,990.98 and 811.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.25, 3,990.98 and 811.52 is: 1,217.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.25 : 3,990.98 = 811.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.25/3,990.98 = 811.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.25x = 3,990.98 × 811.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.25x = 3,238,736.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,238,736.08/2,660.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.46

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