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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.34, 3,076.32 and 818.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.34, 3,076.32 and 818.36 is: 1,227.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.34 : 3,076.32 = 818.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.34/3,076.32 = 818.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.34x = 3,076.32 × 818.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.34x = 2,517,537.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,517,537.24/2,051.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.26

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