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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.36, 3,077.24 and 818.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.36, 3,077.24 and 818.48 is: 1,227.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.36 : 3,077.24 = 818.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.36/3,077.24 = 818.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.36x = 3,077.24 × 818.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.36x = 2,518,639.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,639.92/2,051.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.79

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