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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.95, 3,560.55 and 813.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.95, 3,560.55 and 813.89 is: 1,220.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.95 : 3,560.55 = 813.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.95/3,560.55 = 813.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.95x = 3,560.55 × 813.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.95x = 2,897,901.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,897,901.89/2,373.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.71

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