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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.75, 3,556.13 and 831.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.75, 3,556.13 and 831.75 is: 1,247.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.75 : 3,556.13 = 831.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.75/3,556.13 = 831.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.75x = 3,556.13 × 831.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.75x = 2,957,806.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,957,806.97/2,370.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.63

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