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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.04, 3,993.65 and 813.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.04, 3,993.65 and 813.30 is: 1,220.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.04 : 3,993.65 = 813.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.04/3,993.65 = 813.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.04x = 3,993.65 × 813.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.04x = 3,248,023.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,248,023.02/2,662.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.13

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