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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.36, 3,536.20 and 818.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.36, 3,536.20 and 818.16 is: 1,227.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.36 : 3,536.20 = 818.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.36/3,536.20 = 818.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.36x = 3,536.20 × 818.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.36x = 2,893,177.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,893,177.39/2,357.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.30

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