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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.75, 3,535.25 and 816.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.75, 3,535.25 and 816.75 is: 1,225.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.75 : 3,535.25 = 816.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.75/3,535.25 = 816.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.75x = 3,535.25 × 816.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.75x = 2,887,411.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,887,411.35/2,355.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.69

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