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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.36, 3,528.94 and 813

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.36, 3,528.94 and 813 is: 1,219.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.36 : 3,528.94 = 813 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.36/3,528.94 = 813/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.36x = 3,528.94 × 813
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.36x = 2,869,028.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,869,028.22/2,352.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.64

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