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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.68, 4,150.02 and 818.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.68, 4,150.02 and 818.74 is: 1,228.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.68 : 4,150.02 = 818.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.68/4,150.02 = 818.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.68x = 4,150.02 × 818.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.68x = 3,397,766.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,397,766.62/2,766.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.10

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