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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.50, 3,202.13 and 818.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.50, 3,202.13 and 818.20 is: 1,227.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.50 : 3,202.13 = 818.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.50/3,202.13 = 818.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.50x = 3,202.13 × 818.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.50x = 2,619,962.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,619,962.66/2,134.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.44

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