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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661.44, 3,990.82 and 812.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661.44, 3,990.82 and 812.12 is: 1,217.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661.44 : 3,990.82 = 812.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661.44/3,990.82 = 812.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661.44x = 3,990.82 × 812.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661.44x = 3,241,024.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,241,024.74/2,661.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.77

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