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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.02, 3,103.25 and 818.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.02, 3,103.25 and 818.74 is: 1,228.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.02 : 3,103.25 = 818.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.02/3,103.25 = 818.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.02x = 3,103.25 × 818.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.02x = 2,540,754.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540,754.91/2,068.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.59

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