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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.25, 3,558.58 and 812.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.25, 3,558.58 and 812.19 is: 1,218.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.25 : 3,558.58 = 812.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.25/3,558.58 = 812.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.25x = 3,558.58 × 812.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.25x = 2,890,243.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,890,243.09/2,372.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.36

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