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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.25, 3,449.06 and 818.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.25, 3,449.06 and 818.80 is: 1,228.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.25 : 3,449.06 = 818.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.25/3,449.06 = 818.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.25x = 3,449.06 × 818.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.25x = 2,824,078.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,824,078.71/2,299.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.26

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