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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.08, 3,537.96 and 820

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.08, 3,537.96 and 820 is: 1,229.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.08 : 3,537.96 = 820 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.08/3,537.96 = 820/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.08x = 3,537.96 × 820
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.08x = 2,901,127.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,901,127.20/2,360.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.25

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