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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.71, 4,925.45 and 818.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.71, 4,925.45 and 818.52 is: 1,227.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.71 : 4,925.45 = 818.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.71/4,925.45 = 818.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.71x = 4,925.45 × 818.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.71x = 4,031,575.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,031,575.24/3,283.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.75

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