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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.64, 3,993.96 and 813.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.64, 3,993.96 and 813.76 is: 1,220.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.64 : 3,993.96 = 813.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.64/3,993.96 = 813.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.64x = 3,993.96 × 813.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.64x = 3,250,124.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,250,124.89/2,662.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.64

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