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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.26, 3,559.06 and 812.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.26, 3,559.06 and 812.60 is: 1,219.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.26 : 3,559.06 = 812.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.26/3,559.06 = 812.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.26x = 3,559.06 × 812.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.26x = 2,892,092.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,892,092.16/2,372.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.13

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