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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.01, 3,826.49 and 819.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.01, 3,826.49 and 819.63 is: 1,229.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.01 : 3,826.49 = 819.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.01/3,826.49 = 819.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.01x = 3,826.49 × 819.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.01x = 3,136,301.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,136,301.90/2,551.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.44

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