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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.06, 3,994.60 and 814.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.06, 3,994.60 and 814.17 is: 1,221.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.06 : 3,994.60 = 814.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.06/3,994.60 = 814.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.06x = 3,994.60 × 814.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.06x = 3,252,266.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,252,266.47/2,663.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.25

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