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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,898.24, 4,346.70 and 818.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,898.24, 4,346.70 and 818.46 is: 1,227.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,898.24 : 4,346.70 = 818.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,898.24/4,346.70 = 818.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,898.24x = 4,346.70 × 818.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,898.24x = 3,557,600.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,557,600.08/2,898.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.50

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