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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.88, 3,996.22 and 815.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.88, 3,996.22 and 815.25 is: 1,223.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.88 : 3,996.22 = 815.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.88/3,996.22 = 815.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.88x = 3,996.22 × 815.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.88x = 3,257,918.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,257,918.36/2,663.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.00

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