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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.07, 3,531.64 and 815.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.07, 3,531.64 and 815.07 is: 1,222.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.07 : 3,531.64 = 815.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.07/3,531.64 = 815.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.07x = 3,531.64 × 815.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.07x = 2,878,533.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,878,533.81/2,354.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.79

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