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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.88, 3,538.46 and 818.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.88, 3,538.46 and 818.88 is: 1,228.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.88 : 3,538.46 = 818.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.88/3,538.46 = 818.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.88x = 3,538.46 × 818.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.88x = 2,897,574.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,897,574.12/2,357.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.89

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