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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.55, 4,001.97 and 818.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.55, 4,001.97 and 818.56 is: 1,228.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.55 : 4,001.97 = 818.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.55/4,001.97 = 818.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.55x = 4,001.97 × 818.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.55x = 3,275,852.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,275,852.56/2,667.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.04

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