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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,765.61, 4,148.69 and 818.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,765.61, 4,148.69 and 818.37 is: 1,227.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,765.61 : 4,148.69 = 818.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,765.61/4,148.69 = 818.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,765.61x = 4,148.69 × 818.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,765.61x = 3,395,159.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,395,159.34/2,765.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.63

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