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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.81, 4,150.22 and 818.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.81, 4,150.22 and 818.87 is: 1,228.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.81 : 4,150.22 = 818.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.81/4,150.22 = 818.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.81x = 4,150.22 × 818.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.81x = 3,398,465.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,398,465.81/2,766.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.30

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