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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.33, 3,309.47 and 818.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.33, 3,309.47 and 818.72 is: 1,228.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.33 : 3,309.47 = 818.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.33/3,309.47 = 818.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.33x = 3,309.47 × 818.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.33x = 2,709,529.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,709,529.28/2,205.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.63

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