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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.12, 3,995.28 and 814.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.12, 3,995.28 and 814.44 is: 1,221.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.12 : 3,995.28 = 814.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.12/3,995.28 = 814.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.12x = 3,995.28 × 814.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.12x = 3,253,915.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,253,915.84/2,664.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.38

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