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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.68, 4,001.88 and 819.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.68, 4,001.88 and 819.24 is: 1,228.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.68 : 4,001.88 = 819.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.68/4,001.88 = 819.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.68x = 4,001.88 × 819.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.68x = 3,278,500.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,278,500.17/2,668.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.51

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