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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.65, 3,561.91 and 815.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.65, 3,561.91 and 815.71 is: 1,223.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.65 : 3,561.91 = 815.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.65/3,561.91 = 815.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.65x = 3,561.91 × 815.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.65x = 2,905,485.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905,485.61/2,374.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.54

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