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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.13, 3,996.15 and 815.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.13, 3,996.15 and 815.23 is: 1,222.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.13 : 3,996.15 = 815.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.13/3,996.15 = 815.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.13x = 3,996.15 × 815.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.13x = 3,257,781.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,257,781.36/2,664.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.83

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