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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.88, 3,997.72 and 816.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.88, 3,997.72 and 816.26 is: 1,224.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.88 : 3,997.72 = 816.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.88/3,997.72 = 816.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.88x = 3,997.72 × 816.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.88x = 3,263,178.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,263,178.93/2,664.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.51

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