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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.14, 3,992.67 and 813.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.14, 3,992.67 and 813.36 is: 1,219.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.14 : 3,992.67 = 813.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.14/3,992.67 = 813.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.14x = 3,992.67 × 813.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.14x = 3,247,478.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,247,478.07/2,662.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.88

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