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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.52, 3,541.56 and 821.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.52, 3,541.56 and 821.52 is: 1,232.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.52 : 3,541.56 = 821.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.52/3,541.56 = 821.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.52x = 3,541.56 × 821.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.52x = 2,909,462.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,909,462.37/2,360.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.55

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