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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.25, 3,557.08 and 811.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.25, 3,557.08 and 811.19 is: 1,216.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.25 : 3,557.08 = 811.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.25/3,557.08 = 811.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.25x = 3,557.08 × 811.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.25x = 2,885,467.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,885,467.73/2,371.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.86

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