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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.40, 3,993.58 and 813.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.40, 3,993.58 and 813.51 is: 1,220.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.40 : 3,993.58 = 813.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.40/3,993.58 = 813.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.40x = 3,993.58 × 813.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.40x = 3,248,818.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,248,818.28/2,662.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.26

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