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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.99, 3,995.98 and 815.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.99, 3,995.98 and 815.10 is: 1,222.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.99 : 3,995.98 = 815.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.99/3,995.98 = 815.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.99x = 3,995.98 × 815.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.99x = 3,257,123.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,257,123.30/2,663.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.65

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