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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.04, 3,535.52 and 818

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.04, 3,535.52 and 818 is: 1,226.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.04 : 3,535.52 = 818 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.04/3,535.52 = 818/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.04x = 3,535.52 × 818
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.04x = 2,892,055.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,892,055.36/2,357.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.99

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