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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.56, 3,419.52 and 818.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.56, 3,419.52 and 818.32 is: 1,227.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.56 : 3,419.52 = 818.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.56/3,419.52 = 818.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.56x = 3,419.52 × 818.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.56x = 2,798,261.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,798,261.61/2,279.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.54

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