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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.08, 3,534.12 and 816

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.08, 3,534.12 and 816 is: 1,224

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.08 : 3,534.12 = 816 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.08/3,534.12 = 816/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.08x = 3,534.12 × 816
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.08x = 2,883,841.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,883,841.92/2,356.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224

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