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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.93, 3,560.02 and 813.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.93, 3,560.02 and 813.49 is: 1,219.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.93 : 3,560.02 = 813.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.93/3,560.02 = 813.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.93x = 3,560.02 × 813.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.93x = 2,896,029.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,896,029.74/2,373.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.93

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