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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.13, 3,994.65 and 814.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.13, 3,994.65 and 814.23 is: 1,221.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.13 : 3,994.65 = 814.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.13/3,994.65 = 814.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.13x = 3,994.65 × 814.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.13x = 3,252,563.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,252,563.87/2,663.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.33

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