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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,898.13, 4,347.93 and 818.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,898.13, 4,347.93 and 818.14 is: 1,227.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,898.13 : 4,347.93 = 818.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,898.13/4,347.93 = 818.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,898.13x = 4,347.93 × 818.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,898.13x = 3,557,215.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,557,215.45/2,898.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.42

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