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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.20, 3,418.22 and 819

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.20, 3,418.22 and 819 is: 1,227.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.20 : 3,418.22 = 819 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.20/3,418.22 = 819/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.20x = 3,418.22 × 819
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.20x = 2,799,524.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,799,524.23/2,280.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.76

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