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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.38, 3,530.18 and 813.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.38, 3,530.18 and 813.38 is: 1,220.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.38 : 3,530.18 = 813.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.38/3,530.18 = 813.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.38x = 3,530.18 × 813.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.38x = 2,871,362.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,871,362.19/2,352.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.62

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