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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.02, 3,531.15 and 814.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.02, 3,531.15 and 814.02 is: 1,221.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.02 : 3,531.15 = 814.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.02/3,531.15 = 814.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.02x = 3,531.15 × 814.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.02x = 2,874,426.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,874,426.72/2,353.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.59

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