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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.75, 3,532.76 and 815.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.75, 3,532.76 and 815.75 is: 1,223.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.75 : 3,532.76 = 815.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.75/3,532.76 = 815.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.75x = 3,532.76 × 815.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.75x = 2,881,844.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,881,844.89/2,354.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.84

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