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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.84, 3,555.32 and 809.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.84, 3,555.32 and 809.86 is: 1,214.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.84 : 3,555.32 = 809.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.84/3,555.32 = 809.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.84x = 3,555.32 × 809.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.84x = 2,879,309.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,879,309.74/2,369.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.98

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