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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.04, 3,536.90 and 818.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.04, 3,536.90 and 818.52 is: 1,227.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.04 : 3,536.90 = 818.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.04/3,536.90 = 818.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.04x = 3,536.90 × 818.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.04x = 2,895,023.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,895,023.39/2,358.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.72

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