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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.25, 3,555.57 and 810.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.25, 3,555.57 and 810.38 is: 1,215.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.25 : 3,555.57 = 810.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.25/3,555.57 = 810.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.25x = 3,555.57 × 810.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.25x = 2,881,362.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,881,362.82/2,371.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.12

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