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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.24, 4,690.54 and 818.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.24, 4,690.54 and 818.74 is: 1,228.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.24 : 4,690.54 = 818.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.24/4,690.54 = 818.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.24x = 4,690.54 × 818.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.24x = 3,840,332.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,840,332.72/3,127.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.03

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