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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551.07, 3,826.92 and 819.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551.07, 3,826.92 and 819.74 is: 1,229.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551.07 : 3,826.92 = 819.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551.07/3,826.92 = 819.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551.07x = 3,826.92 × 819.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551.07x = 3,137,079.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,137,079.40/2,551.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.71

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