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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.95, 3,997.08 and 815.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.95, 3,997.08 and 815.57 is: 1,223.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.95 : 3,997.08 = 815.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.95/3,997.08 = 815.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.95x = 3,997.08 × 815.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.95x = 3,259,896.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,259,896.98/2,664.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.25

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