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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766, 4,147.64 and 818

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766, 4,147.64 and 818 is: 1,226.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766 : 4,147.64 = 818 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766/4,147.64 = 818/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766x = 4,147.64 × 818
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766x = 3,392,769.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,392,769.52/2,766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.60

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