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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355, 3,532.50 and 816

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355, 3,532.50 and 816 is: 1,224

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355 : 3,532.50 = 816 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355/3,532.50 = 816/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355x = 3,532.50 × 816
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355x = 2,882,520
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,882,520/2,355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224

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