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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.54, 3,203.28 and 818.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.54, 3,203.28 and 818.99 is: 1,228.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.54 : 3,203.28 = 818.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.54/3,203.28 = 818.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.54x = 3,203.28 × 818.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.54x = 2,623,454.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,623,454.29/2,135.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.47

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