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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,789.94, 4,184.22 and 815.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,789.94, 4,184.22 and 815.04 is: 1,222.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,789.94 : 4,184.22 = 815.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,789.94/4,184.22 = 815.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,789.94x = 4,184.22 × 815.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,789.94x = 3,410,306.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,410,306.67/2,789.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.36

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