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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.91, 3,077.13 and 818.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.91, 3,077.13 and 818.97 is: 1,228.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.91 : 3,077.13 = 818.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.91/3,077.13 = 818.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.91x = 3,077.13 × 818.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.91x = 2,520,077.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,520,077.16/2,051.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.16

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