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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.63, 3,532.48 and 815.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.63, 3,532.48 and 815.63 is: 1,223.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.63 : 3,532.48 = 815.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.63/3,532.48 = 815.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.63x = 3,532.48 × 815.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.63x = 2,881,176.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,881,176.96/2,354.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.62

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