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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661.05, 3,992.09 and 812.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661.05, 3,992.09 and 812.23 is: 1,218.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661.05 : 3,992.09 = 812.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661.05/3,992.09 = 812.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661.05x = 3,992.09 × 812.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661.05x = 3,242,481.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,242,481.22/2,661.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.50

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