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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.39, 4,001.21 and 818.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.39, 4,001.21 and 818.37 is: 1,227.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.39 : 4,001.21 = 818.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.39/4,001.21 = 818.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.39x = 4,001.21 × 818.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.39x = 3,274,470.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,274,470.23/2,667.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.59

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