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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.37, 3,560.27 and 812.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.37, 3,560.27 and 812.91 is: 1,219.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.37 : 3,560.27 = 812.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.37/3,560.27 = 812.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.37x = 3,560.27 × 812.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.37x = 2,894,179.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,894,179.09/2,373.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.44

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