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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.70, 4,189.63 and 818.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.70, 4,189.63 and 818.39 is: 1,227.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.70 : 4,189.63 = 818.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.70/4,189.63 = 818.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.70x = 4,189.63 × 818.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.70x = 3,428,768.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,428,768.37/2,792.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.76

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