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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.78, 3,556.73 and 810.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.78, 3,556.73 and 810.80 is: 1,216.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.78 : 3,556.73 = 810.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.78/3,556.73 = 810.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.78x = 3,556.73 × 810.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.78x = 2,883,791.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,883,791.22/2,370.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.39

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