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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.94, 3,557.90 and 811.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.94, 3,557.90 and 811.94 is: 1,217.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.94 : 3,557.90 = 811.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.94/3,557.90 = 811.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.94x = 3,557.90 × 811.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.94x = 2,888,801.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888,801.33/2,371.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.91

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