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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.08, 3,529.62 and 813.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.08, 3,529.62 and 813.72 is: 1,220.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.08 : 3,529.62 = 813.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.08/3,529.62 = 813.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.08x = 3,529.62 × 813.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.08x = 2,872,122.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,872,122.39/2,353.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.58

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