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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.39, 3,994.26 and 813.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.39, 3,994.26 and 813.43 is: 1,220.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.39 : 3,994.26 = 813.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.39/3,994.26 = 813.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.39x = 3,994.26 × 813.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.39x = 3,249,050.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,249,050.91/2,662.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.35

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