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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.28, 3,529.92 and 814.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.28, 3,529.92 and 814.40 is: 1,221.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.28 : 3,529.92 = 814.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.28/3,529.92 = 814.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.28x = 3,529.92 × 814.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.28x = 2,874,766.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,874,766.85/2,353.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.60

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