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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.51, 3,557.16 and 811.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.51, 3,557.16 and 811.45 is: 1,217.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.51 : 3,557.16 = 811.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.51/3,557.16 = 811.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.51x = 3,557.16 × 811.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.51x = 2,886,457.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,886,457.48/2,371.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.14

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