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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.77, 3,555.81 and 810.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.77, 3,555.81 and 810.71 is: 1,215.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.77 : 3,555.81 = 810.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.77/3,555.81 = 810.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.77x = 3,555.81 × 810.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.77x = 2,882,712.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,882,712.95/2,370.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.94

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