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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.74, 4,150.81 and 818.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.74, 4,150.81 and 818.94 is: 1,228.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.74 : 4,150.81 = 818.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.74/4,150.81 = 818.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.74x = 4,150.81 × 818.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.74x = 3,399,264.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,399,264.34/2,766.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.62

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