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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.94, 3,991.56 and 812.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.94, 3,991.56 and 812.34 is: 1,218.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.94 : 3,991.56 = 812.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.94/3,991.56 = 812.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.94x = 3,991.56 × 812.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.94x = 3,242,503.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,242,503.85/2,660.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.56

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