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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.28, 3,559.54 and 813.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.28, 3,559.54 and 813.24 is: 1,219.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.28 : 3,559.54 = 813.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.28/3,559.54 = 813.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.28x = 3,559.54 × 813.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.28x = 2,894,760.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,894,760.31/2,373.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.73

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