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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.97, 3,824 and 818.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.97, 3,824 and 818.81 is: 1,228.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.97 : 3,824 = 818.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.97/3,824 = 818.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.97x = 3,824 × 818.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.97x = 3,131,129.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,131,129.44/2,548.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.39

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