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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.35, 3,077.33 and 818.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.35, 3,077.33 and 818.77 is: 1,228.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.35 : 3,077.33 = 818.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.35/3,077.33 = 818.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.35x = 3,077.33 × 818.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.35x = 2,519,625.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,519,625.48/2,051.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.28

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