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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661.84, 3,993.00 and 813.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661.84, 3,993.00 and 813.15 is: 1,219.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661.84 : 3,993.00 = 813.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661.84/3,993.00 = 813.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661.84x = 3,993.00 × 813.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661.84x = 3,246,904.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,246,904.90/2,661.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.80

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