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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.03, 3,826.19 and 819.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.03, 3,826.19 and 819.43 is: 1,229.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.03 : 3,826.19 = 819.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.03/3,826.19 = 819.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.03x = 3,826.19 × 819.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.03x = 3,135,294.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,135,294.87/2,551.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.03

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