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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.99, 3,076.67 and 818.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.99, 3,076.67 and 818.10 is: 1,227.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.99 : 3,076.67 = 818.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.99/3,076.67 = 818.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.99x = 3,076.67 × 818.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.99x = 2,517,025.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,517,025.77/2,050.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.23

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