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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.94, 4,001.90 and 818.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.94, 4,001.90 and 818.98 is: 1,228.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.94 : 4,001.90 = 818.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.94/4,001.90 = 818.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.94x = 4,001.90 × 818.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.94x = 3,277,461.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277,461.96/2,667.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.46

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