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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.75, 4,002.62 and 819.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.75, 4,002.62 and 819.35 is: 1,228.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.75 : 4,002.62 = 819.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.75/4,002.62 = 819.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.75x = 4,002.62 × 819.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.75x = 3,279,537.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,279,537.60/2,668.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.87

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