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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.21, 3,307.61 and 818.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.21, 3,307.61 and 818.51 is: 1,228.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.21 : 3,307.61 = 818.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.21/3,307.61 = 818.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.21x = 3,307.61 × 818.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.21x = 2,707,297.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,707,297.37/2,204.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.24

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