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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.35, 3,307.78 and 818.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.35, 3,307.78 and 818.43 is: 1,227.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.35 : 3,307.78 = 818.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.35/3,307.78 = 818.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.35x = 3,307.78 × 818.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.35x = 2,707,186.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,707,186.39/2,205.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.55

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