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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.06, 3,992.40 and 812.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.06, 3,992.40 and 812.68 is: 1,218.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.06 : 3,992.40 = 812.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.06/3,992.40 = 812.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.06x = 3,992.40 × 812.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.06x = 3,244,543.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,244,543.63/2,662.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.81

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