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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.76, 3,175.70 and 819.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.76, 3,175.70 and 819.52 is: 1,228.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.76 : 3,175.70 = 819.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.76/3,175.70 = 819.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.76x = 3,175.70 × 819.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.76x = 2,602,543.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,543.77/2,118.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.33

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