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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.86, 3,526.69 and 811.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.86, 3,526.69 and 811.50 is: 1,217.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.86 : 3,526.69 = 811.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.86/3,526.69 = 811.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.86x = 3,526.69 × 811.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.86x = 2,861,908.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,861,908.94/2,350.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.39

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