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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.61, 3,526.70 and 812.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.61, 3,526.70 and 812.25 is: 1,218.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.61 : 3,526.70 = 812.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.61/3,526.70 = 812.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.61x = 3,526.70 × 812.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.61x = 2,864,558.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,864,558.01/2,351.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.13

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