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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.08, 3,530.46 and 815

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.08, 3,530.46 and 815 is: 1,221.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.08 : 3,530.46 = 815 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.08/3,530.46 = 815/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.08x = 3,530.46 × 815
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.08x = 2,877,324.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,877,324.90/2,355.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.75

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