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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.60, 3,076.68 and 818.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.60, 3,076.68 and 818.60 is: 1,227.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.60 : 3,076.68 = 818.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.60/3,076.68 = 818.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.60x = 3,076.68 × 818.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.60x = 2,518,570.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,570.25/2,051.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.61

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