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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.58, 3,552.21 and 829.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.58, 3,552.21 and 829.74 is: 1,243.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.58 : 3,552.21 = 829.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.58/3,552.21 = 829.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.58x = 3,552.21 × 829.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.58x = 2,947,410.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947,410.73/2,369.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.85

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