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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.52, 4,001.56 and 818.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.52, 4,001.56 and 818.99 is: 1,228.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.52 : 4,001.56 = 818.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.52/4,001.56 = 818.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.52x = 4,001.56 × 818.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.52x = 3,277,237.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277,237.62/2,668.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.11

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