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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.89, 3,201.84 and 818.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.89, 3,201.84 and 818.19 is: 1,227.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.89 : 3,201.84 = 818.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.89/3,201.84 = 818.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.89x = 3,201.84 × 818.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.89x = 2,619,713.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,619,713.47/2,134.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.10

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