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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.58, 4,150.68 and 818.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.58, 4,150.68 and 818.84 is: 1,228.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.58 : 4,150.68 = 818.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.58/4,150.68 = 818.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.58x = 4,150.68 × 818.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.58x = 3,398,722.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,398,722.06/2,766.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.49

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