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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,898.41, 4,347.53 and 818.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,898.41, 4,347.53 and 818.55 is: 1,227.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,898.41 : 4,347.53 = 818.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,898.41/4,347.53 = 818.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,898.41x = 4,347.53 × 818.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,898.41x = 3,558,681.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,558,681.55/2,898.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.81

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