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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.90, 4,149.72 and 818.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.90, 4,149.72 and 818.64 is: 1,227.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.90 : 4,149.72 = 818.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.90/4,149.72 = 818.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.90x = 4,149.72 × 818.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.90x = 3,397,126.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,397,126.78/2,766.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.77

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