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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.06, 3,076.80 and 818.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.06, 3,076.80 and 818.30 is: 1,227.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.06 : 3,076.80 = 818.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.06/3,076.80 = 818.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.06x = 3,076.80 × 818.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.06x = 2,517,745.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,517,745.44/2,051.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.53

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