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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.24, 4,002.24 and 819.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.24, 4,002.24 and 819.28 is: 1,228.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.24 : 4,002.24 = 819.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.24/4,002.24 = 819.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.24x = 4,002.24 × 819.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.24x = 3,278,955.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,278,955.19/2,668.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.88

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