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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.93, 3,562.89 and 814.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.93, 3,562.89 and 814.87 is: 1,222.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.93 : 3,562.89 = 814.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.93/3,562.89 = 814.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.93x = 3,562.89 × 814.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.93x = 2,903,292.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,903,292.17/2,374.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.47

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