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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.78, 3,562.22 and 814.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.78, 3,562.22 and 814.77 is: 1,222.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.78 : 3,562.22 = 814.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.78/3,562.22 = 814.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.78x = 3,562.22 × 814.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.78x = 2,902,385.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,902,385.92/2,374.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.17

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