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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,158.61, 4,737.78 and 818.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,158.61, 4,737.78 and 818.61 is: 1,227.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,158.61 : 4,737.78 = 818.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,158.61/4,737.78 = 818.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,158.61x = 4,737.78 × 818.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,158.61x = 3,878,394.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,878,394.09/3,158.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.88

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