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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,688.62, 4,032.96 and 814.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,688.62, 4,032.96 and 814.53 is: 1,221.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,688.62 : 4,032.96 = 814.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,688.62/4,032.96 = 814.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,688.62x = 4,032.96 × 814.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,688.62x = 3,284,966.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,284,966.91/2,688.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.80

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