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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.58, 3,554.78 and 809.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.58, 3,554.78 and 809.50 is: 1,214.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.58 : 3,554.78 = 809.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.58/3,554.78 = 809.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.58x = 3,554.78 × 809.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.58x = 2,877,581.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,877,581.48/2,369.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.38

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