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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.94, 3,993.06 and 813.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.94, 3,993.06 and 813.62 is: 1,220.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.94 : 3,993.06 = 813.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.94/3,993.06 = 813.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.94x = 3,993.06 × 813.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.94x = 3,248,833.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,248,833.48/2,662.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.02

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