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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.09, 3,993.48 and 812.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.09, 3,993.48 and 812.88 is: 1,219.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.09 : 3,993.48 = 812.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.09/3,993.48 = 812.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.09x = 3,993.48 × 812.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.09x = 3,246,220.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,246,220.02/2,662.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.43

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