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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.40, 3,555.97 and 810.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.40, 3,555.97 and 810.48 is: 1,215.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.40 : 3,555.97 = 810.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.40/3,555.97 = 810.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.40x = 3,555.97 × 810.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.40x = 2,882,042.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,882,042.57/2,370.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.85

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