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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.84, 4,150.25 and 818.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.84, 4,150.25 and 818.89 is: 1,228.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.84 : 4,150.25 = 818.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.84/4,150.25 = 818.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.84x = 4,150.25 × 818.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.84x = 3,398,598.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,398,598.22/2,766.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.33

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