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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.56, 4,149.88 and 818.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.56, 4,149.88 and 818.82 is: 1,228.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.56 : 4,149.88 = 818.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.56/4,149.88 = 818.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.56x = 4,149.88 × 818.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.56x = 3,398,004.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,398,004.74/2,766.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.24

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