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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.04, 3,557.08 and 812.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.04, 3,557.08 and 812.58 is: 1,218.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.04 : 3,557.08 = 812.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.04/3,557.08 = 812.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.04x = 3,557.08 × 812.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.04x = 2,890,412.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,890,412.07/2,373.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.02

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