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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.38, 4,001.49 and 818.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.38, 4,001.49 and 818.78 is: 1,228.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.38 : 4,001.49 = 818.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.38/4,001.49 = 818.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.38x = 4,001.49 × 818.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.38x = 3,276,319.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,276,319.97/2,667.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.29

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