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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.38, 3,308.07 and 818.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.38, 3,308.07 and 818.66 is: 1,227.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.38 : 3,308.07 = 818.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.38/3,308.07 = 818.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.38x = 3,308.07 × 818.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.38x = 2,708,184.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,708,184.59/2,205.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.99

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