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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.68, 3,524.16 and 811.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.68, 3,524.16 and 811.04 is: 1,216.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.68 : 3,524.16 = 811.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.68/3,524.16 = 811.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.68x = 3,524.16 × 811.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.68x = 2,858,234.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,234.73/2,349.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.44

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