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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.16, 3,419.18 and 818.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.16, 3,419.18 and 818.92 is: 1,228.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.16 : 3,419.18 = 818.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.16/3,419.18 = 818.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.16x = 3,419.18 × 818.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.16x = 2,800,034.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800,034.89/2,280.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.00

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