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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.56, 4,002.04 and 818.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.56, 4,002.04 and 818.72 is: 1,228.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.56 : 4,002.04 = 818.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.56/4,002.04 = 818.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.56x = 4,002.04 × 818.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.56x = 3,276,550.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,276,550.19/2,667.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.29

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