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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.42, 4,001.08 and 818.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.42, 4,001.08 and 818.50 is: 1,227.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.42 : 4,001.08 = 818.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.42/4,001.08 = 818.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.42x = 4,001.08 × 818.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.42x = 3,274,875.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,274,875.00/2,667.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.73

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