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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.41, 3,997.08 and 815.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.41, 3,997.08 and 815.49 is: 1,223.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.41 : 3,997.08 = 815.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.41/3,997.08 = 815.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.41x = 3,997.08 × 815.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.41x = 3,259,578.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,259,578.77/2,664.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.38

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