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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.18, 3,416.88 and 816.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.18, 3,416.88 and 816.45 is: 1,225.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.18 : 3,416.88 = 816.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.18/3,416.88 = 816.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.18x = 3,416.88 × 816.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.18x = 2,789,701.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,789,701.92/2,277.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.07

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