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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.29, 3,307.86 and 818.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.29, 3,307.86 and 818.60 is: 1,227.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.29 : 3,307.86 = 818.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.29/3,307.86 = 818.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.29x = 3,307.86 × 818.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.29x = 2,707,797.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,707,797.66/2,205.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.87

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