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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,279.96, 4,919.76 and 814.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,279.96, 4,919.76 and 814.73 is: 1,222.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,279.96 : 4,919.76 = 814.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,279.96/4,919.76 = 814.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,279.96x = 4,919.76 × 814.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,279.96x = 4,008,251.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,008,251.47/3,279.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.04

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