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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.54, 3,996.97 and 815.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.54, 3,996.97 and 815.79 is: 1,223.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.54 : 3,996.97 = 815.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.54/3,996.97 = 815.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.54x = 3,996.97 × 815.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.54x = 3,260,668.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,260,668.17/2,664.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.73

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