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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.75, 3,545.64 and 824.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.75, 3,545.64 and 824.75 is: 1,237.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.75 : 3,545.64 = 824.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.75/3,545.64 = 824.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.75x = 3,545.64 × 824.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.75x = 2,924,266.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,924,266.59/2,363.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.13

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