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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.25, 3,554.55 and 809.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.25, 3,554.55 and 809.61 is: 1,214.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.25 : 3,554.55 = 809.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.25/3,554.55 = 809.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.25x = 3,554.55 × 809.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.25x = 2,877,799.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,877,799.23/2,369.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.65

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