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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350, 3,525 and 811

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350, 3,525 and 811 is: 1,216.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350 : 3,525 = 811 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350/3,525 = 811/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350x = 3,525 × 811
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350x = 2,858,775
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,775/2,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.50

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