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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.93, 3,561.39 and 813.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.93, 3,561.39 and 813.87 is: 1,220.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.93 : 3,561.39 = 813.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.93/3,561.39 = 813.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.93x = 3,561.39 × 813.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.93x = 2,898,508.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,898,508.48/2,373.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.97

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