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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.34, 3,993.33 and 813.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.34, 3,993.33 and 813.29 is: 1,219.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.34 : 3,993.33 = 813.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.34/3,993.33 = 813.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.34x = 3,993.33 × 813.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.34x = 3,247,715.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,247,715.39/2,662.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.87

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