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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.28, 4,001.36 and 818.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.28, 4,001.36 and 818.21 is: 1,227.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.28 : 4,001.36 = 818.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.28/4,001.36 = 818.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.28x = 4,001.36 × 818.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.28x = 3,273,952.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,273,952.77/2,667.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.45

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