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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.25, 3,561.38 and 835.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.25, 3,561.38 and 835.25 is: 1,252.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.25 : 3,561.38 = 835.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.25/3,561.38 = 835.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.25x = 3,561.38 × 835.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.25x = 2,974,642.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,974,642.65/2,374.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.88

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