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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.94, 3,175.88 and 818.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.94, 3,175.88 and 818.51 is: 1,227.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.94 : 3,175.88 = 818.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.94/3,175.88 = 818.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.94x = 3,175.88 × 818.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.94x = 2,599,469.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,469.57/2,116.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.94

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