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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.32, 3,201.48 and 818.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.32, 3,201.48 and 818.65 is: 1,226.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.32 : 3,201.48 = 818.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.32/3,201.48 = 818.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.32x = 3,201.48 × 818.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.32x = 2,620,891.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,891.60/2,136.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.83

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