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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.08, 4,305.20 and 818.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.08, 4,305.20 and 818.08 is: 1,227.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.08 : 4,305.20 = 818.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.08/4,305.20 = 818.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.08x = 4,305.20 × 818.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.08x = 3,521,998.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,521,998.02/2,870.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.14

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