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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.79, 4,150.60 and 818.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.79, 4,150.60 and 818.74 is: 1,228.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.79 : 4,150.60 = 818.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.79/4,150.60 = 818.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.79x = 4,150.60 × 818.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.79x = 3,398,262.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,398,262.24/2,766.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.23

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