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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.32, 3,419.16 and 818.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.32, 3,419.16 and 818.47 is: 1,227.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.32 : 3,419.16 = 818.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.32/3,419.16 = 818.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.32x = 3,419.16 × 818.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.32x = 2,798,479.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,798,479.89/2,279.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.77

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