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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.08, 3,562.08 and 835.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.08, 3,562.08 and 835.20 is: 1,253.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.08 : 3,562.08 = 835.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.08/3,562.08 = 835.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.08x = 3,562.08 × 835.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.08x = 2,975,049.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,975,049.22/2,374.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.14

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