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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,815, 2,722.19 and 516.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,815, 2,722.19 and 516.21 is: 774.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,815 : 2,722.19 = 516.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,815/2,722.19 = 516.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,815x = 2,722.19 × 516.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,815x = 1,405,219.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,219.12/1,815
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.23

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