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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.39, 3,200.90 and 818.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.39, 3,200.90 and 818.79 is: 1,227.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.39 : 3,200.90 = 818.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.39/3,200.90 = 818.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.39x = 3,200.90 × 818.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.39x = 2,620,860.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,860.82/2,135.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.35

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