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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.91, 4,925.86 and 818.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.91, 4,925.86 and 818.74 is: 1,228.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.91 : 4,925.86 = 818.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.91/4,925.86 = 818.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.91x = 4,925.86 × 818.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.91x = 4,032,998.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,032,998.62/3,283.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.11

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