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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.46, 3,995.37 and 814.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.46, 3,995.37 and 814.68 is: 1,222.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.46 : 3,995.37 = 814.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.46/3,995.37 = 814.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.46x = 3,995.37 × 814.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.46x = 3,254,948.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,254,948.03/2,663.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.08

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