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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.02, 3,826.58 and 819.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.02, 3,826.58 and 819.64 is: 1,229.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.02 : 3,826.58 = 819.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.02/3,826.58 = 819.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.02x = 3,826.58 × 819.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.02x = 3,136,418.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,136,418.03/2,551.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.48

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