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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.41, 3,997.04 and 815.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.41, 3,997.04 and 815.39 is: 1,223.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.41 : 3,997.04 = 815.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.41/3,997.04 = 815.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.41x = 3,997.04 × 815.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.41x = 3,259,122.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,259,122.38/2,664.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.21

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