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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.39, 3,075.19 and 818.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.39, 3,075.19 and 818.50 is: 1,226.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.39 : 3,075.19 = 818.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.39/3,075.19 = 818.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.39x = 3,075.19 × 818.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.39x = 2,517,043.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,517,043.02/2,051.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.99

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