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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.38, 3,995.88 and 815.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.38, 3,995.88 and 815.01 is: 1,222.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.38 : 3,995.88 = 815.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.38/3,995.88 = 815.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.38x = 3,995.88 × 815.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.38x = 3,256,682.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,256,682.16/2,664.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.31

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