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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.07, 3,077.90 and 818.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.07, 3,077.90 and 818.61 is: 1,228.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.07 : 3,077.90 = 818.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.07/3,077.90 = 818.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.07x = 3,077.90 × 818.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.07x = 2,519,587.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,519,587.15/2,051.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.43

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