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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.16, 3,993.69 and 813.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.16, 3,993.69 and 813.23 is: 1,219.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.16 : 3,993.69 = 813.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.16/3,993.69 = 813.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.16x = 3,993.69 × 813.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.16x = 3,247,768.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,247,768.55/2,662.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.98

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