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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.30, 3,692.05 and 818

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.30, 3,692.05 and 818 is: 1,227.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.30 : 3,692.05 = 818 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.30/3,692.05 = 818/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.30x = 3,692.05 × 818
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.30x = 3,020,096.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,020,096.90/2,461.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.03

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