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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.70, 3,201.48 and 818.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.70, 3,201.48 and 818.45 is: 1,226.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.70 : 3,201.48 = 818.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.70/3,201.48 = 818.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.70x = 3,201.48 × 818.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.70x = 2,620,235.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,235.30/2,135.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.87

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