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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.78, 3,308.32 and 818.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.78, 3,308.32 and 818.92 is: 1,228.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.78 : 3,308.32 = 818.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.78/3,308.32 = 818.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.78x = 3,308.32 × 818.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.78x = 2,709,249.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,709,249.41/2,205.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.25

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