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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.99, 3,994.48 and 814.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.99, 3,994.48 and 814.10 is: 1,221.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.99 : 3,994.48 = 814.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.99/3,994.48 = 814.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.99x = 3,994.48 × 814.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.99x = 3,251,926.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,251,926.69/2,662.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.16

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