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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.81, 3,545.75 and 824.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.81, 3,545.75 and 824.81 is: 1,237.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.81 : 3,545.75 = 824.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.81/3,545.75 = 824.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.81x = 3,545.75 × 824.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.81x = 2,924,570.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,924,570.06/2,363.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.23

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