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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.75, 3,528.17 and 812.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.75, 3,528.17 and 812.75 is: 1,219.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.75 : 3,528.17 = 812.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.75/3,528.17 = 812.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.75x = 3,528.17 × 812.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.75x = 2,867,520.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,867,520.17/2,351.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.31

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