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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.04, 3,558.59 and 813.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.04, 3,558.59 and 813.58 is: 1,219.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.04 : 3,558.59 = 813.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.04/3,558.59 = 813.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.04x = 3,558.59 × 813.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.04x = 2,895,175.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,895,175.79/2,374.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.51

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