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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.51, 3,994.45 and 814.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.51, 3,994.45 and 814.88 is: 1,222.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.51 : 3,994.45 = 814.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.51/3,994.45 = 814.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.51x = 3,994.45 × 814.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.51x = 3,255,005.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,255,005.36/2,663.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.08

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