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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.66, 4,002.08 and 818.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.66, 4,002.08 and 818.94 is: 1,228.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.66 : 4,002.08 = 818.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.66/4,002.08 = 818.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.66x = 4,002.08 × 818.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.66x = 3,277,447.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277,447.45/2,667.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.59

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